Cash Peterman (Class of 2018) joined Chase Roberts and Austin Riggs as the three newest BYU football commits today:
Blessed to recieve and Commit to BYU! Thank you to coach Lamb, @Ben_bencahoon , and @kalanifsitake for giving me the opportunity. Go Cougs!! pic.twitter.com/Zn1pnjkFM4
— Cash Peterman (@cashmney11) June 13, 2017
Peterman preps at Chandler High School (AZ), where as a junior he went 7-8 on field goals (long of 45), and punted an average of 41.5 yards per punt (long of 73). He was 67 of 71 on PATs and even completed an 11 yard pass. Peterman was a 4A All-Conference punter, and Punt, Pass, and Kick National finalist, a Top 40 Hammer Kicking Prospect and the Sam Watts Kickoff and Punt champion. He was also named the MVP for the Chandler soccer team.
Peterman has not been rated by Scout, Rivals, or ESPN. He is the No. 43 ranked kicker nationally for his class (Chris Sailer Kicking).
| Hometown: | Chandler, Arizona | High School: | Chandler |
| Class: | 2018 | HT/WT: | 6’0”, 180 lbs. |
| Position: | Kicker, Punter | 40 time: | |
| Profiles: | MaxPreps, HUDL | Bench/Squat: | |
| Twitter: | @cashmney11 | Vertical: | |
| Offer date: | June 12, 2017 | Commit date: | June 12, 2017 |
| Rivals: |  (2 / 5) |
| Scout: | (2 / 5) |
| ESPN: | (2 / 5) |
| Average: | (2 / 5) |
I caught up with Peterman to ask him about his recruitment:
BYU Insider: Why did you choose BYU?
Peterman: because it felt right, it’s a great run program with a coach who truly cares about all his players. I love to compete and try to learn as much as a can.
BYU Insider: What do you most look forward to in suiting up for the cougars?
Peterman: Getting out on the field, traveling, and learning all the ins and out of what it takes to be a BYU football player.
BYU Insider: What other schools have been showing you love in the recruiting process?
Peterman: Colorado, Indiana, Utah, Boise State, ASU, Arizona, Utah State, Minnesota
BYU Insider: What are some of your favorites?
Peterman: Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Gladiator, and D.C. Movies
BYU Insider: What is your greatest accomplishment in sports?
Peterman: Winning state, having three 40+ yard field goals, and being a national contender for Punt Pass and Kick (an NFL sponsored skills competition)
BYU Insider: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Peterman: If you don’t have confidence in yourself no one will. Live life to the fullest. And remember that what you do in life echoes out in eternity.
BYU Insider: Who is a current player (collegiate or pro) that you seek to emulate on the field?
Peterman: Justin Tucker (kicker for Baltimore Ravens). He’s practically a perfect kicker with a little swagger.
BYU Insider: What are your personal goals for this season (2017)?
Peterman: Be named an All-State kicker and punter, never miss a kick all season, and beat IMG Academy
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