Volney Peters (born January 1, 1928 in Minneapolis) was an american football player.

High School Career Peters graduated from San Diego's Hoover High in 1947.

Peters went to Compton Community College and then was a two-way lineman for three years at the University of Southern California. As a senior, he was a first-team All-Pacific Coast Conference pick and was named to the 1951 East-West Shrine Game first team and the 1951 College All Stars Hula Bowl first team. Peters established a USC career record for minutes played.

After a brief time in the Marine Corps, Peters played in the NFL from 1952 to 1961. He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals and also played for the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles. He retired briefly before then-Los Angeles Chargers coach Sid Gillman convinced him to make a comeback. He finished his career with the Oakland Raiders. Peters was named a 1956 NFL Pro Bowl pick.