Former LSU All-American defensive back Patrick Peterson donated $1 million dollars to the LSU football program, the program announced on Saturday.

Peterson’s contribution included $500,000 in cash and $500,000 for planned giving. The gift is one of the largest grants any former student athlete has given the university.

Peterson donated as a contribution for the future renovation of the LSU Football Operations Building. Peterson’s name and donation will be remembered by LSU, which plans to name the renovated weight room, “The Peterson-Roberts Weight Room.”

Peterson will be presented for his donation in the opening quarter of Saturday’s game against McNeese State.
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