Marcus Peters' Updated 2015 NFL Draft Stock Following Dismissal

Washington Huskies cornerback Marcus Peters was dismissed from the team on Thursday for a violation of team rules, as reported by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauf had specific information from NFL teams:

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks had more detail:

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From speaking with several scouts familiar with Peterson and his interaction with the Washington coaches, I've been told that the dismissal stems from his inability to get along with coaches and team officials. Peterson reportedly has a strong personality and didn't mind challenging authority about various situations on and off the field.

Although Peters' reported insubordination will lead to concerns about his ability to get along with coaches, scouts and executives at the NFL level, I've had several scouts tell me that his character and personality wouldn't be an issue at other major programs. An NFC scout told me that coaches comfortable dealing with kids who have a bit of an edge wouldn't have a problem getting the best out of Peters or helping him assimilate into a structured program.

and I've been told that Lynch watches over Peterson like a "little homie" and that Peters carries the same "strong personality" that is routinely associated with prospects from Oakland. However, I've been told by several scouts close to the situation that the relationship is viewed as a "positive" one and that Lynch strongly encourages Peters to "take care of business" as it relates to school and football.

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Peters is arguably the top prospect at his position, presuming he chooses to enter the 2015 NFL draft. In light of his dismissal from Washington, it appears forgoing the final year of his collegiate eligibility is the best course of action for the redshirt junior.

However, The Seattle Times' report states that Peters clashed with the Huskies coaching staff multiple times. His dispute with an assistant during Wednesday's practice, combined with missing practice Tuesday and arguments with his superiors amid Saturday's win over Colorado, led to his dismissal.

As talented as Peters may be, what should turn out to be his final college coach, Chris Petersen, won't exactly be giving NFL talent evaluators a glowing endorsement.

Bleacher Report's Matt Miller explains why Peters' solid, first-round stock may not budge despite an alarming, abrupt conclusion to his Huskies career:

CBSSports.com draft expert Dane Brugler expressed similar sentiment in his analysis:

Gil Brandt of NFL.com is on the other side of what should be some heated Peters debates in the coming months:

The good news is that prospective NFL suitors don't have to concern themselves with Peters getting injured for the remainder of the season.

As long as he stays in shape during his gridiron hiatus and can convince teams in pre-draft interviews that he simply couldn't coexist with Petersen, Peters shouldn't fall out of the first day.

Peters' ability to play press coverage translates well to the NFL, where he'll need to be physical right at the point of attack due to the plethora of illegal contact and defensive holding penalties called. It also helps that he tackles well and doesn't shy away from stepping up in run support.

This unfortunate Washington episode should also offer Peters some extra motivation to exonerate himself if there are any lingering, negative sentiments about how he'd jell in an NFL locker room. Teams that need help in the secondary should be running to the podium if Peters falls to them in the draft.