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Adrian Peterson Scout.com Headlines:
NFC Championship images endure
The disappointment of those who played and were involved were on display away from the cameras.
-by VikingUpdate.com Feb 5, 2010
Photo Gallery: Vikings-Saints
A closer look at the team's heartbreaking overtime loss at New Orleans
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 24, 2010
Notebook: Peterson staying confident, upbeat
Adrian Peterson says he hasn’t lost confidence in the running game; Vikings dealing with injuries.
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 22, 2010
Vikings pound Peterson, gain little
The Vikings are trying to stick with Peterson, but the big gains aren’t happening often.
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 19, 2010
Several Vikings rooting against boyhood team
Several Vikings, including Adrian Peterson, will be cheering against their boyhood team on Sunday.
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 14, 2010
Peterson, Favre finalists for fan awards
RB Peterson and QB Favre are finalists for annual rushing and passing awards, respectively.
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 11, 2010
Vikings ponder momentum, then rest
How much will the momentum the Vikings built from their win against the New York Giants carry over?
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 6, 2010
Notebook: Shiancoe battles injury, history
Visanthe Shiancoe battled through rib and thigh injuries and set a team record for tight ends.
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 4, 2010
Record-seekers vs. Giants
Visanthe Shiancoe, Brett Favre, Percy Harvin and others all entered the Vikings' record books.
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 3, 2010
Peterson makes no excuses for fumble
Looking back, RB sees things he could have done differently and doesn't blame uncalled facemask.
-by VikingUpdate.com Dec 31, 2009
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Injury News:
Injuries piling up for Vikings
-by VikingUpdate.com Dec 9, 2009
Injuries, illness could play role for Sunday
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 28, 2009
Injuries make it a painful win
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 19, 2009
Peterson active, Rice inactive
-by VikingUpdate.com Sep 21, 2008
Injuries surface for two Vikings starters
-by VikingUpdate.com Sep 18, 2008

[All Injury News (13)]

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Adrian Peterson
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 205 40: 4.4
Position: RB
Date of Birth: 03/21/1985
Year: Class of 2004
High School: Palestine HS
(Palestine, TX)
College: Oklahoma

2004 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: RB Pos Rank: #1 Pos Rating:


Biography:
Peterson is one of the nation's top prospects and running backs. Folks in Texas have compared him to Eric Dickerson. Last season as a junior, Peterson rushed for 2,051 yards (8.3 yards) and 22 touchdowns, despite injuring his right hand. His senior year was even better where he rushed the ball 240 times for 2,315 yards and 32 touchdowns. Peterson has been timed as fast as 10.6 in the 100 meters.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
Oklahoma Verbal Yes   12/12/2003
Arkansas No Interest Yes   10/18/2003  
Miami (Fl) No Interest Yes   12/19/2003  
UCLA No Interest Yes   10/03/2003  
USC No Interest Yes   11/21/2003