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Adrian Peterson

Minnesota Vikings

1985/03/21 26

6-1 217

Palestine, TX

4

the Minnesota Vikings in 2007 (1st round)

Rushing Receiving
G Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD Rec Yds Y/G Avg TD
2011 Vikings 12 208 970 80.8 4.6 12 18 139 11.6 7.7 1

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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. Decent hands.
Flaws
  • Takes lots of hits and pounding, leading to frequent injuries (though he plays through them). A poor pass blocker and mediocre route runner. Ball security is his biggest drawback.
Career Potential
  • Perennial Pro Bowler.
  • AwardsNFL - Named to play in Pro BowlNFL - Named to play in Pro BowlNFL - Bert Bell Trophy (by the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia - Professional player of the year)NFL - Named to play in Pro BowlNFL - Pro Bowl MVPNFL - Offensive Rookie of the YearNFL - Named to play in Pro Bowl

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 26, 2011 Torn ACL and MCL, injured reserve.
December 2, 2011 Ankle injury, out.
September 10, 2011 Signed by the Minnesota Vikings to a six-year contract extension.
November 16, 2007 Knee injury, out.
July 29, 2007 Signed by the Minnesota Vikings to a five-year contract.

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

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