Adrian Peterson

He concluded his collegiate tenure at the University of Oklahoma as the Sooners’ third-all-time leading rusher with 4,045 yards. Peterson’s professional career began when he was drafted seventh overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft. He quickly made an immediate impact, earning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2007 and setting an NFL record for most rushing yards in a single game (296) against the San Diego Chargers that same year. Peterson’s career with the Vikings spanned from 2007 to 2016, during which he consistently led the league in rushing yards and touchdowns.

In 2021, Peterson played for both the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks, where he tied Jim Brown for tenth on the all-time rushing touchdowns list with 126 and became the first player in NFL history to score a rushing touchdown with six different teams, further cementing his legacy. In his post-playing career, Peterson has explored diverse ventures beyond the football field, participating in an exhibition boxing match in 2022 and appearing on the popular television show ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in 2023.