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Julian Peterson

Defensive Back

2026 Class

6'1" Height

170 Weight

Winslow School

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Julian Peterson is a 6'1" Defensive Back in the 2026 class. Peterson attends Winslow in New Jersey. Peterson's Player Profile was created on March 19, 2025. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Julian Peterson is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Julian

Peterson DB

Class

2026

Height

6'1"

Weight

170

HS

Winslow

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NJ

Julian Peterson

Julian Peterson ‘s recruitment took a major turn this month. He originally committed to Penn State, but after...

Written by Earnest Daniels

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Earnest Daniels

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Julian Peterson Julian Peterson 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Winslow | 2026 State NJ ‘s recruitment took a major turn this month. He originally committed to Penn State, but after James Franklin left for Virginia Tech, Peterson reopened his recruitment. Today, he found his new home — committing to the University of North Carolina.

This move continues a clear trend. Since Bill Belichick arrived in Chapel Hill, UNC has become aggressive in New Jersey, and he’s openly praised the state for producing high-level football talent. Now he’s backing that up with action. Peterson marks the second Winslow star the Tar Heels have flipped, reinforcing UNC’s growing footprint in South Jersey.

Peterson brings exactly the type of versatility Belichick has valued for decades. He can play wide receiver and defensive back and contribute across multiple phases without losing impact. Moreover, his length, athleticism, and natural instincts give him a ceiling that few two-way prospects possess.

Ultimately, UNC is landing a high-upside athlete with the kind of flexibility that can shape a roster. Peterson fits the mold of a modern hybrid playmaker — and if he continues developing on both sides of the ball, he has a chance to become a Travis Hunter–type chess piece for the Tar Heels.

I want to thank every school and every coach who recruited me and believed in me throughout this process. I’m very grateful for every opportunity.
With that said, I’m blessed to announce my commitment to the University of North Carolina! #GoHeels🐏 @chillbelton @winslowtwpfb pic.twitter.com/b0FLu5BXwF

— Julian Peterson Julian Peterson 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Winslow | 2026 State NJ (@Julian_athlete) November 26, 2025