Former NFL CB Marcus Peters Named Head Coach at McClymonds High School

Peters, a McClymonds alum and Pro Bowl cornerback, takes over the Warriors football program.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:49am

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Marcus Peters, a former NFL Pro Bowl cornerback who was drafted in the first round, has been named the new head football coach at his alma mater McClymonds High School in California. Peters, who graduated from McClymonds in 2011, has been a volunteer assistant coach for the past two seasons and is replacing his father as the head coach of the powerhouse Warriors program.

Why it matters

McClymonds High School has been a dominant force in California high school football, winning four state titles and advancing to the Northern California championship game nine straight years. Bringing in a former NFL star like Marcus Peters to lead the program will only further cement McClymonds' status as one of the top high school football teams in the state.

The details

During his high school career at McClymonds, Peters excelled as a cornerback, wide receiver, and kicker, helping the Warriors to a perfect 12-0 season in 2010 and the Oakland Section title. He was named the Oakland Athletic League MVP that year. After a standout college career at the University of Washington, Peters was drafted in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015 and went on to make three Pro Bowls in the NFL before retiring in 2023. Peters has been a volunteer assistant coach at McClymonds for the past two seasons and is now taking over as the head coach, replacing his father.

  • Marcus Peters graduated from McClymonds High School in 2011.
  • Peters has been a volunteer assistant coach at McClymonds for the past two seasons.
  • Peters was named the new head football coach at McClymonds on March 29, 2026.

The players

Marcus Peters

A former NFL Pro Bowl cornerback who was drafted in the first round and played for several teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. Peters graduated from McClymonds High School in 2011 and has been a volunteer assistant coach there for the past two seasons before being named the new head coach.

McClymonds High School

A powerhouse high school football program in California that has won four state titles and advanced to the Northern California championship game nine straight years. The school has posted a 135-23 overall record over the past 14 seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Marcus Peters is the perfect choice to lead our football program. He knows our school, our community, and what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of high school football.”

— Jamal Rasheed, McClymonds High School Principal

What’s next

Peters will begin his tenure as the new head coach of the McClymonds High School football team immediately, leading the Warriors into the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The hiring of former NFL star Marcus Peters as the new head football coach at his alma mater McClymonds High School is a major coup for the powerhouse program. Peters' NFL pedigree and deep ties to the school and community make him the ideal choice to continue McClymonds' tradition of excellence on the gridiron.