On Assignment: Pre-NFL Draft luncheon for LSU football star Patrick Peterson in Jersey City, N.J.

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)

Patrick Peterson poses for the cameras by the marina with the New York City skyline as a backdrop.

Patrick Peterson admires ice sculptures made in his honor by Ice Sculpture Designs.

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.

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.