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Adrian Lewis Peterson: great running back; college football at Oklahoma; freshman rushing record.
Adrian Peterson is an American football running back for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League (NFL). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, having won numerous awards and accolades throughout his illustrious career.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adrian Peterson is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 21, 1985, Adrian Peterson was born in Palestine, Texas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Scholarship to University of Oklahoma</div><div class='timeline-text'>Peterson receives a full scholarship to play football for the University of Oklahoma.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Drafted 7th Overall by Minnesota Vikings</div><div class='timeline-text'>Peterson is drafted seventh overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins NFL MVP Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>In his second season with the Vikings, Peterson becomes the first running back since 2006 to win the NFL MVP award.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leads League in Rushing Yards</div><div class='timeline-text'>Leads the league with 1,898 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signs with Arizona Cardinals</div><div class='timeline-text'>Peterson signs with the Arizona Cardinals after spending eight seasons with the Vikings.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signs with Washington Redskins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Peterson signs a one year deal with the Washington Redskins.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Role Model</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Adrian Peterson is a great role model for young athletes. He is an example of how hard work and dedication can lead to success. He is also an example of how to be a good person and treat others with respect.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Athlete</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Adrian Peterson is a great athlete. He has earned multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections, and is the only player in NFL history to have at least three seasons of 1,200 rushing yards or more in his career.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Gives Back to the Community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Adrian Peterson is very involved in giving back to his community. He regularly participates in charity events and fundraisers, and even founded his own charity foundation called All Day Foundation which provides resources and assistance to individuals and families in need.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Heaviest Player in the NFL</h3><p class='facts-text'>Adrian Peterson is the heaviest player in the NFL, weighing in at 217 pounds.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fastest Player in the NFL</h3><p class='facts-text'>Adrian Peterson holds the record for the fastest 40 yard dash time among active players, clocking in at 4.4 seconds.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Holds Most Rushing Records</h3><p class='facts-text'>Adrian Peterson holds more rushing records than any other active player, including most career rushing yards and most rushing touchdowns.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won Heisman Trophy</h3><p class='facts-text'>Adrian Peterson won the coveted Heisman Trophy in 2004, becoming just the fourth sophomore to win the award.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Named After His Father</h3><p class='facts-text'>Adrian Peterson was named after his father, who was also an athlete and went by the same name.</p></div></div>
Adrian Peterson is an American football player who was born on March 21, 1985 and is currently 38 years old. He is best known for his days as a running back for the Minnesota Vikings, where he ran for many touchdowns and went to the Pro Bowl seven times. He is widely considered to be one of the best running backs in NFL history.
Adrian Peterson has an estimated net worth of -$4M. He is an American professional football running back who played 14 seasons in National Football League (NFL). His wealth comes from his contracts with NFL teams, as well as his endorsement deals and other business investments.
