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JERSEY CITY, N.J., APRIL 28, 2011 — The Arizona Cardinals have selected Louisiana State University cornerback Patrick Peterson with the fifth pick in the NFL draft tonight. Earlier today, Peterson attended a pre-NFL Draft luncheon at Michael Anthony’s Restaurant. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)
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Patrick Peterson poses for the cameras by the marina with the New York City skyline as a backdrop.
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Patrick Peterson admires ice sculptures made in his honor by Ice Sculpture Designs.
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Patrick Peterson signs a photo of himself he said was taken during the game he made an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown against North Carolina in 2010 during his junior season. All memoriabilia signed by Peterson will be auctioned off at a fundraising event on May 12 to benefit the non-profit organization Gridiron Gang Inc. Hudson County Youth Football Camp, according to its founder, Damian Gregory, who is also the publicist for the restaurant.
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Patrick Peterson with his father, Patrick Peterson Sr., left, his mother, Shandra Peterson, right, and Gridiron Institute Founder/Camp Coordinator Damian Gregory, in the background.
Read the story: Cardinals take LSU CB Patrick Peterson at No. 5
by Reena