| Adrian
Peterson
Scout.com Headlines: |
Offense more explosive as season progresses 
The difference in the Detroit games might indicate just how far the Vikings offense has come.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 18, 2009 |
Favre, Peterson up for awards
Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson are both up for weekly awards voted on by fans at NFL.com.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 17, 2009 |
Vikings find room for improvement
Despite a 27-10 win, the Vikings know there are areas they can clean up.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 16, 2009 |
Trick plays produce mixed results
The Vikings tried a few misdirection plays on offense and special teams, with limited success.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 16, 2009 |
Record-seekers vs. Lions
Sidney Rice and Adrian Peterson both had big days to increase their presence in the record book.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 15, 2009 |
STATS Quick Hits: Lions at Vikings
Some key stats you should know before the Lions-Vikings matchup.
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Nov 14, 2009 |
Peterson out of rushing lead, catching more
Adrian Peterson is no longer in the lead for NFL rushing yards, but he's catching more passes.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 12, 2009 |
Peterson, Harvin, Allen earn midseason honors
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 10, 2009 |
Photo Gallery III: Vikings-Packers
Our third installment of pictures taken live from Lambeau Field this past Sunday
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 4, 2009 |
Film study sends Peterson back to old credo
Adrian Peterson is referencing an old credo for him to be successful this Sunday in Lambeau Field.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-2
Wt: 217
| Date of Birth: |
03/21/1985 |
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How Acquired: Drafted No. 7 overall by the Vikings in 2007.
Injury History: Missed more than two games with a lateral collateral sprain in 2007. Missed six games at Oklahoma in 2006 after breaking a collarbone. Sat on the sidelines for all or portions of four games as a sophomore with an ankle injury.
Future Contract Status
2007: Earned numerous awards in his rookie season, including Offensive Rookie of the Year, Associated Press All-Pro Second-Team and Pro Bowl MVP. Broke the franchise and NFL record for most rushing yards in a game with 296 against San Diego (which was a top-10 rushing defense at the time). Led the NFC and ranked second in the NFL with 1,341 yards despite missing more than two games with a sprained lateral collateral ligament. Was a major part of the Vikings’ No. 1 rushing offense in the league and the franchise record of 2,634 yards. Tied for second in the NFL with 12 rushing touchdowns. Trailed only Robert Smith’s 1,521 in 2000 for the most rushing yards in a Vikings’ season. Became only the second Viking to have two games with three rushing touchdowns in one season. Rushed for 100 yards six times throughout the season, second-best in team history. Broke the team record with 361 combined yards (224 rushing, 128 on kickoff returns and 9 receiving) against Chicago. Tied a Vikings record with seven plays of 50 yards or more in one season (four rushing, two on kickoff returns and one receiving). Named NFL Rookie of the Month for September and October and named NFC Offensive Player of the Week twice.
2007 Predraft Analysis: Three-year starter at Oklahoma who rushed 747 times for 4,306 yards and 41 touchdowns …Had his best rushing season as a true freshman (339-2,040-15) …Missed time in each of his three years – suffering a shoulder injury in 2004, a high ankle sprain in 2005 and a broken collarbone in 2006 … Finished second in the Heisman Trophy balloting as a sophomore … Was a frontrunner for the Heisman before breaking his collarbone … Refuses to go down easily and is willing to fight to break tackles … Is rarely straightened up on first contact and usually picks up at least a couple of yards after the first hit … Has very good speed and can bounce runs to the outside, although his bread and butter is up the middle … Has little experience as a pass blocker or receiver because of the system he played in … Injury history has to be a concern, but none of them have been structural injuries to his knees or feet … Has thin lower body that could use more muscle … Takes a lot of hits, many times because he initiates them … Earned his bone at the Combine, running a 4.40 40 (tied for best among RBs), with a 38½ inch vertical jump (second) and a 10-7 broad jump (tied for first).
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