Wheaton, Ill. - Jesse Peterson, an All-CCIW selection at Offensive Tackle for the Thunder Football team this past year, has been selected to participate in the NFL Super Regional Combine on April 7-8 in Dallas, Texas. The combine will be aired live on the NFL Network.

Peterson was invited by the NFL to participate in the Super Regional Combine event following strong showings at Northwestern University's Pro Day and at the NFL Regional Combine held at the Chicago Bears' Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. Peterson measured in at 6' 4” and 303-pounds at the events and was cited by scouts for his sound technique and measurables. Through the years, seventeen Wheaton Football players have signed professional contracts.

ABOUT THE SUPER REGIONAL COMBINE: In 2012, more than 25% of Super Regional Combine participants earned NFL contracts. In 2011, there were 1,900 attendees at Regional combines all over the country. These combines are conducted for athletes who are eligible for the NFL Draft, but were not invited to the National Scouting Combine, as well as free agents who have never signed a professional contract. Of those 1,900 players, 124 advanced to the Super Regional Combine, 87 players were signed to a team by the start of training camp in the summer and 43 players were members of an NFL squad on opening day.