Adrian Peterson

Rushing yards:	14,918
Rushing average:	4.6
Rushing touchdowns:	120
Receptions:	305
Receiving yards:	2,474
Receiving touchdowns:	6
	Player stats at NFL.com

	Peterson with the Redskins in 2018
No. 28, 23, 26, 8, 21
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	March 21, 1985 (aged 40); Palestine, Texas
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Palestine (Palestine, Texas)
College:	Oklahoma
NFL Draft:	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7
Career history
	Minnesota Vikings (2007–2016); New Orleans Saints (2017); Arizona Cardinals (2017); Washington Redskins (2018–2019); Detroit Lions (2020); Tennessee Titans (2021); Seattle Seahawks (2021);
Career highlights and awards
	7× Pro Bowl (2007–2010, 2012, 2013, 2015); 4× First-team All-Pro (2008, 2009, 2012, 2015); 3× Second-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2013); NFL Most Valuable Player (2012); NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2012); Pro Bowl MVP (2007); 2× Bert Bell Award (2008, 2012); NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2007); 3× NFL rushing yards leader (2008, 2012, 2015); 2× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (2009, 2015); NFL record 296 rushing yards in a game; Unanimous All-American (2004); 3× First-team All-Big 12 (2004–2006); Hall Trophy (2003);
Career statistics
Rushing yards:
Rushing yards:	14,918
Rushing average:	4.6
Rushing touchdowns:	120
Receptions:	305
Receiving yards:	2,474
Receiving touchdowns:	6
	Player stats at NFL.com
	Player stats at PFR

Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American former professional football running back. He played fifteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks.

He was the 7th person drafted in the 2007 NFL Draft.^[2] He played college football at the University of Oklahoma.

Peterson last played professional football in 2021. He said that he would officially retire from football if he did not sign to a team in 2023.^[3] He did not sign with a team but has not officially retired yet.

Adrian Peterson Media

Peterson was awarded the 2003 Hall Trophy as the U.S. Army National Player of the Year.
Peterson before a game against the Washington Huskies.
Peterson runs against Boise State in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl
Peterson was named MVP of the 2008 Pro Bowl
Peterson in a 2008 NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles
Peterson following a week 10 win over the Detroit Lions, which he ran for 133 yards and 2 touchdowns
Peterson at Lambeau Field in 2010
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Monday Night, November 14, 2011. Photo by Mike Morbeck.
Peterson in the week 17 game against Green Bay, where he came nine yards short of breaking the all-time rushing record
Peterson in 2013 against the Cleveland Browns