Porter Michael "Mike" Peterson (born June 17, 1976) is an American professional football player who has been a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons. Peterson played college football for the University of Florida, was a member of a national championship team, and earned All-American honors. He was a second-round pick in the 1999 NFL Draft, and has played professionally for the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons of the NFL.