Adrian Peterson
MVP Vikings (2012) · 2012
Peterson's elite Athleticism (96) and elite Peak Dominance (92) define this era.
Scouting Report
Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data
Trophy Case
2012
2,097 rushing yards — came within 9 yards of Dickerson's record
2007
1,341 rushing yards, 12 TDs — immediate superstar
2008, 2012, 2015
3 titles — nearly broke Dickerson's single-season record in 2012
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015
7 selections — 'All Day' was explosive every season
2008, 2009, 2012, 2015
4 selections — 'All Day' was the most explosive RB of his era
Signature Moments
2,097 Yards — 9 Yards Short of the Record
Peterson rushed for 2,097 yards in 2012 — just 9 yards short of Eric Dickerson's single-season record. He won MVP and carried the Vikings to the playoffs almost single-handedly. He did this after tearing his ACL in December 2011. Eight months between ACL surgery and a 2,000-yard season.
He tore his ACL and came back to nearly break the all-time rushing record. The greatest comeback season in NFL history.
The ACL Comeback — Superhuman Recovery
Peterson tore his ACL on Christmas Eve 2011. He was running at full speed by training camp. He rushed for 2,097 yards. The medical community was stunned. Peterson's recovery time became the new benchmark for ACL rehabilitation.
He redefined what was possible after ACL surgery. Doctors still study his recovery as a medical anomaly.
Career Numbers
Career Rush Yards
5th all-time
14918
Career Rush TDs
120
Career Rush Attempts
3441
Career YPC
4.3
Rush Yards/Game
80.3
100-Yard Games
63
20+ Yard Runs
88
Career First Downs
685
Longest Run
82
Yards After Contact/Att
PFF tracking — elite contact balance
3
Broken Tackles
PFF tracking — most in PFF era
490
Single-Season Rush Yards
2012 — 9 yards short of record
2097
Career Fumbles
48
Pro Bowl Selections
7
Games Played
15 seasons
186
Season Stats · MVP Vikings (2012)
Engine Attributes
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