Prior to the Buccaneers, he coached running backs for the Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Oakland Raiders.
In his final two seasons with Pitt, he coached future Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin.
In his two seasons at Michigan State, he coached Muhsin Muhammad and Derrick Mason, who both went on to have successful NFL careers.
On January 15, 2020, Peete returned to the Cowboys to reprise his previous role of running backs coach.
Peete's father Willie also served as running backs coach for the Bears from 1995 to 1997 before becoming a team scout.