Peterson brothers set for simultaneous NFL and NBA entry

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, a leading prospect for the 2026 NBA draft, appeared on ESPN's SportsCenter to argue he should be selected No. 1. He highlighted his 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game, while noting recent cramping issues linked to high creatine use. Scouts see him as a potential impact player, with the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz among the teams evaluating his health and ceiling before the draft on June 23.

At the same time, Darryl Peterson III, Darryn's older brother, signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams, making the siblings the first brothers to enter the NFL and NBA in the same year. Their parallel moves have drawn attention for the unique family milestone across the two major American sports leagues.