What makes a gridiron workhorse tick? For pro football’s Adrian Peterson it’s an insane intensity that drives one of the game’s most dangerous running backs. How dangerous? As a rookie, Peterson set the pro football single-game rushing record with 296 yards on 30 carries against the Chargers. Adrian capped off his rookie campaign by winning the Rookie of the Year award and Pro Bowl MVP. His nickname “All Day” sums up his workout mentality nicely, where he always brings his trademark strength, speed, and dedication all day, everyday.
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- #7 overall pick in 2007 draft by the Minnesota Vikings
- Unanimous choice for Offensive Rookie of the Year and AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
- Led professional football in 2008 with 1,760 yards
- Finished the 2007 season as the second-leading rusher in professional football with 1,341 yards
- Set a team record in 2007 by averaging 5.6 yards per carry
- Named MVP of 2008 Pro Bowl by rushing for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns
- Offensive Rookie of the Month for September and October 2007
- 2004 Heisman Trophy runner-up with 1,925 yards rushing at Oklahoma
- Rushed for over 4,000 yards in only 3 seasons at Oklahoma
- Consensus National Player of the Year for Palestine High School (Texas) as a Senior
- Named MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl
- Selected to the 2009 Pro Bowl
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