Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson, a former professional football player, is best known for his extensive career in the National Football League (NFL). An All-American at the University of Oklahoma, Peterson was a finalist in the 2004 Heisman Trophy Voting. His college career was marked by significant injuries, but he managed to declare for the 2007 NFL Draft, foregoing his senior year. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft and signed a $40.5 million contract with the team. Peterson quickly made a name for himself, setting an NFL rookie record with 361 all-purpose yards in a single game and breaking the NFL single-game rushing yard record with 296 yards in 2007. The jersey worn by Peterson during his record-breaking game was sent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Peterson's successes continued throughout his career. He led the NFL in rushing yards in 2008 and 2012, and was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 2012. He was a seven-time Pro Bowl selectee and received numerous other accolades, including the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2012, and the Bert Bell Award in 2008 and 2012. Peterson holds multiple NFL records including the most rushing yards in a single game and most 60+ yard touchdown runs in a career. Despite facing a serious injury in 2011 that placed him on injured reserve, Peterson made a strong comeback and was named the NFL's MVP the following year. He was also ranked as the best player in the NFL by his peers in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.

Apart from his professional football career, Peterson also participated in various public activities. He faced Le'Veon Bell in an exhibition boxing match in 2022 and participated in the reality competition series "Dancing with the Stars" in 2023.