Adrian Peterson is considered the best running back in the NFL because of his great speed, power, and agility. Peterson was drafted 7th by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL draft. During his rookie season he broke the single game rushing record that was then set by Jamal Lewis. He had 30 carriers, 3 touchdowns, and 296 yards against the San Diego Chargers. This helped him gain the 2007 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Peterson has been in the NFL for 6 years and he has yet to disappoint his fans. Peterson has a career 5 yards per carry rushing average, 99.4 yards per game rushing average, 76 rushing touchdowns, 8,849 career rushing yards.
In 2011, Peterson torn his ACL in a game against the Washington Redskins. After just 9 months of rehabilitation, Peterson returned to the game. Adrian had a breakout year, he average 6 rushing yards a carry, 131.1 rushing yards per game, 12 touchdowns, and 2,097 rushing yards. This put him just 8 yards short of Eric Dickerson's record at 2,105, but it did earn him the 2012 NFL MVP award.
Awards and Achievements:
- 2012 NFL MVP
- 2007 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award
- 2012 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
- 296 rushing yards in a singe game
- 2nd all time rushing yards in a single season with 2,097
- Most 60+ rushing yard touchdowns with 10
- Most 50+ rushing yards in a single season with 7
No comments:
Post a Comment