Peoples attended C. Leon King High School, where he was an All-American running back.
[2] In his final year, the team implemented a wishbone offense under new head coach Pat Dye.
He had a great pre-season, that included a 79-yard reception for a touchdown from quarterback Gary Hogeboom against the New England Patriots.
[5] On August 30, 1983, he was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots to replace an injured Larry Cowan and went on to record 9 special teams tackles.
[7] The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him as a free agent on November 6, 1984, to provide depth in the backfield.