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Nathan Peterman's Pop Warner team wouldn't even let him play quarterback.

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"They made me play center and linebacker," Peterman said at his locker this week. "Even with everything that happened in college,Authentic DeShone Kizer Jersey, (being the underdog)'s always been my role and it's something I've kind of embraced."

who led Dallas to a 13-3 record as a rookie. The two have the same agency,Peterman, a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, needed five years at two colleges before he landed in the NFL. So it makes sense that Peterman would seek advise from those who have overcome similar odds to find success in the NFL. Who better than Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, and they crossed paths in Florida this offseason.

"It was very helpful, before the Senior Bowl," Peterman said. "It was kind of during the combine training and stuff. He was down in Orlando. Just to kind of hear from him the way he looks at things, the way he prepares and just to be around him. He's a gamer. You can tell even when you're working with him. We're throwing and stuff and then once you start making it a competition, he elevates his game and you can see, that's what it takes.' Elevate your game when competition comes on. He's always been helpful. Even in my agent selection process. I got to talk to him on the phone before that, 'Hey, so he's been helpful for me."

while Peterman fell to the fifth. An injury to Tony Romo thrust Prescott into the starting lineup,Like Peterman, Prescott was a fifth-year senior leaving college. >womens DeShone Kizer Jersey,In his final college season, Prescott threw 29 touchdowns and five interceptions. Peterman threw 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Prescott was drafted in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and a Tyrod Taylor concussion could do the same to Peterman in Buffalo. Authentic Jabrill Peppers Jersey,

Those similarities don't make Peterman the next Prescott,Authentic Larry Ogunjobi Jersey, but they do make Prescott's situation perfect for Peterman to learn from.

"When your opportunity comes you need to be ready for it and seize it and play to the best of your ability,Authentic Josh Malone Jersey," Peterman said. "Obviously he did a good job of that. He didn't let any moment get too big for him and he's playing. It's pretty helpful to see. Coming out of college he was a fifth-year guy, I'm a fifth-year guy and he started as a rookie. It's helpful to see that."

Prescott took the league by storm last season and became on of the most efficient passers in the NFL. Peterman isn't guaranteed to start Week 1,Authentic Jake Elliott Jersey,' but Bills coach Sean McDermott thinks the kid is ready.

has also been a sounding board for Peterman,If he does have to sit,Authentic David Njoku Jersey,' Peterman could take the path of another one of his mentors. Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell, who was drafted in the fifth round back in 1995, who grew up in Jacksonville.

"I'm just thankful to have so many guys to get advice from, you have to be in the facility all the time," Peterman said. "Mark reached out to me because we're both from Jacksonville.Authentic Howard Wilson Jersey, He always said whenever you need, just come ask questions and we'll talk. He gave me a lot of advice about every single facet of the game. The big thing is just to be ready, to know your role and be as helpful as you can in your role. Whether it's the starter or second, third, fourth, whatever it is. Just work hard and be a grinder. In your rookie year, so I try to do that." womens Howard Wilson Jersey,

Peterman has done that.womens David Njoku Jersey, It's why he's caught the attention of veterans for his leadership and command of the huddle. It's part of why former Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden said Peterman reminds him of another quarterback who was passed over in the draft.

"To make a long story short, I see a young Andy Dalton. He's making accurate throws. He has anticipation and touch. He can handle a lot of offense.'womens Jake Elliott Jersey, He played in two colleges. We said that during the show. This man knows the game. He loves the game, I really felt that Nate Peterman was very similar to Andy Dalton coming out of TCU," Gruden said. "Similar size, similar personalities. Athletic guys that can throw the ball. Team guys,womens Myles Garrett Jersey,, leaders. There's a lot of intangibles I see in Peterman that I felt Dalton had. womens Jabrill Peppers JerseyWhen I watch the tape in the preseason, and it shows in the way he performs."

Just don't start comparing Peterman to Dalton, Prescott or Brunell.'womens Larry Ogunjobi Jersey,' It's not that Peterman isn't confident he can overcome the odds the same way those players did, he just doesn't want anyone blowing his cover.

"That's kind of what I feel like I've done my whole life,womens Josh Malone Jersey,Peterman said. "It's always extra added motivation. I think I would rather have it that way than everybody thinking you're the best thing ever and trying to go out and live up to that. I just kind of care what I think of myself and just let people say what they will."