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Adrian Peterson Scout.com Headlines:
Notebook: The tale of the tells
Players, coaches respond to the reports of two offensive players tipping off defenses.
-by VikingUpdate.com Dec 10, 2009
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
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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 and Parents, Part II
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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