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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange conveying the dynamic energy of the sport.The Peat family’s athletic legacy spans generations, with Andrus Peat’s NFL career paving the way for his younger brother Koa’s standout college basketball success.New Orleans Today

Koa Peat is a standout basketball player for the Arizona Wildcats, but he comes from an athletic family. His older brother Andrus Peat has spent the last 11 seasons playing in the NFL as an offensive lineman, including 9 years with the New Orleans Saints. Andrus followed in the footsteps of his father Todd Peat Sr., who also played in the NFL for 7 years. The Peat family has 7 children, all of whom have athletic backgrounds.

Why it matters

The Peat family’s success in both college and professional sports highlights the importance of family support and athletic development. Koa’s rise to stardom on the basketball court was likely influenced by the guidance and example set by his older brother Andrus, who carved out a lengthy NFL career. This story provides inspiration for young athletes looking to follow in their sibling’s footsteps.

The details

Andrus Peat was a first-round draft pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2015 after playing college football at Stanford. He spent 9 seasons with the Saints before leaving in free agency. Peat has dealt with injuries throughout his NFL career, missing games due to a leg injury as a rookie, a broken fibula and high ankle sprain in 2017, and a torn pectoral in 2021. After leaving the Saints, Peat had one-year stints with the Raiders and Steelers before becoming a free agent. The Peat family has 7 children total, with Andrus being the eldest. Their father, Todd Peat Sr., also played in the NFL for 7 years as an offensive lineman.

  • Andrus Peat was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 1st round in 2015.
  • Peat spent 9 seasons with the Saints from 2015 to 2023.
  • In 2024, Peat played 1 season with the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • Peat played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 before becoming a free agent.

The players

Andrus Peat

Andrus Peat is an NFL offensive lineman who has spent the last 11 seasons in the league, including 9 years with the New Orleans Saints.

Todd Peat Sr.

Todd Peat Sr. is the father of Andrus Peat and played in the NFL as an offensive lineman for 7 years.

Koa Peat

Koa Peat is Andrus Peat’s younger brother and a standout basketball player for the Arizona Wildcats.

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What they’re saying

“Koa Peat isn’t the only athlete in his family. Here is more on his older brother Andrus who is a veteran lineman in the NFL.”

— Teddy Ricketson, Author

The takeaway

The Peat family’s success in both college and professional sports highlights the importance of family support and athletic development. Koa’s rise to stardom on the basketball court was likely influenced by the guidance and example set by his older brother Andrus, who carved out a lengthy NFL career. This story provides inspiration for young athletes looking to follow in their sibling’s footsteps.