| Adrian
Peterson
Scout.com Headlines: |
Injuries piling up for Vikings
The Vikings have 13 players on their growing injury report, many of them starters.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 9, 2009 |
Peterson could lose license for speeding
Adrian Peterson could lose his driver’s license for six months for driving over 100 mph.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 4, 2009 |
Cards Look to Rebound on Sunday Night
For the second time this year, Arizona squares off in front of a national audience on Sunday night
-by AZRedReport.com
Dec 3, 2009 |
Peterson focusing on fumbles
How much talk is too much and is a benching a possibility? Peterson talked about the situation.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 3, 2009 |
Notebook: Run defense still a source of pride 
Vikings defenders still take pride in being one of the best run defenses in the league.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 2, 2009 |
Fumbles still part of Peterson’s résumé
Peterson and the coaches are both aware of the issue, but there were two more from him Sunday.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 1, 2009 |
Personnel moves driving team’s success
Success of several bold personnel decisions have fueled team's ascension this season.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 30, 2009 |
Injuries, illness could play role for Sunday
Peterson missed Friday because of illness, and another starter is listed as doubtful.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 28, 2009 |
Peterson questionable with illness/ankle
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 27, 2009 |
Behind Enemy Lines: Questioning the Vikings
What about Favre’s effectiveness, a blemish on Peterson’s résumé, the Jared Allen matchup and more?
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 26, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ht: 6-2
Wt: 217
| Date of Birth: |
03/21/1985 |
|
|
| Biography: |
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).
|
|
