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Adrian Peterson

MVP Vikings (2012) · 2012

6'1"
217 lbs
2007 Pick #7 (Minnesota)
2007-2021
Minnesota VikingsNew Orleans SaintsWashingtonArizona CardinalsDetroit LionsTennessee TitansSeattle Seahawks
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
86/99
Generational

Peterson's elite Athleticism (96) and elite Peak Dominance (92) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
27/99
Rising
MVPs (1) +10Pro Bowl (7) +8All-Pro (4) +12

Scouting Report

Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data

Power95
Speed95
Stamina90
Durability82
Elusiveness82
Vision78
Receiving52
Pass Blocking38

Trophy Case

MVP

2012

2,097 rushing yards — came within 9 yards of Dickerson's record

OROY

2007

1,341 rushing yards, 12 TDs — immediate superstar

3×Rushing Champion

2008, 2012, 2015

3 titles — nearly broke Dickerson's single-season record in 2012

7×Pro Bowl

2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015

7 selections — 'All Day' was explosive every season

4×All-Pro First Team

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

2012 Season·vs vs Entire NFL

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

December 2011 - September 2012·vs vs Knee Injury

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

Verified Feb 2026

Season Stats · MVP Vikings (2012)

Rushing TDsPro Football Reference
12
Rushing YardsPro Football Reference
2097

Engine Attributes

Athleticism96
Clutch Factor72
Football IQ72
Peak Dominance92
Playmaking90
Toughness92
Skill Score
86/99
Generational
Legacy
27/99
Rising

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