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Adrian Peterson

Minnesota Vikings

1985/03/21 24

6-1 217

Palestine, TX

2

the Minnesota Vikings in 2007 (1st round)

Rushing Receiving
G Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD Rec Yds Y/G Avg TD
2009 Vikings 8 163 784 98 4.8 9 19 189 23.6 9.9 0

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A big-play threat on every touch. Exceptional pure running skills. Gets to full speed quickly and can plow through tackles. Great vision and cutback ability. Very patient for a young runner and will let blocks develop. Decent hands.
Flaws
  • Takes lots of hits, leading to injuries. Poor pass blocker and route runner. Ball security is an issue.
Career Potential
  • Pro Bowler.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 16, 2007 Knee injury, out.
July 29, 2007 Signed by the Minnesota Vikings to a five-year contract.

Trades

April 28, 2007 Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1st round (7th Overall) in 2007.

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