Former Chiefs first-round draft pick becomes a high school head coach

The Kansas City Chiefs have had many former draft picks play long careers in the league and go on to take their talents to the sidelines as future coaches. Another member of that category will join the ranks of high school head coaches this fall. Former Chiefs defensive back Marcus Peters is the new head coach at McClymonds High School in Oakland, where his father, Michael Peters, retired after last season.

Michael Peters spent 33 years at McClymonds, including 13 as their head coach. Since retiring from the NFL after the 2023 season, Peters spent the last two years working as a volunteer assistant coach under his father. "We are excited to see him now step into the role of head coach," said the school in a statement .

"His experience at the highest level of the game, combined with his deep connection to our school, makes this truly an exciting moment for our football family. " Entering the NFL as Kansas City's 18th-overall pick in the first round of the 2015 draft. Peters excelled immediately, winning Defensive Rookie of the Year with the Chiefs, and it was the first of two consecutive Pro Bowl seasons to begin his professional career.

Flashback to rookie Marcus Peters 55 yard pick 6 on Peyton Manning. #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom pic. twitter.