Rivals Top 100 of 2004: #1 – Adrian Peterson
February 3, 2008 by Allison Boyer
Filed under Football
AP Photo/Morry Gash
Adrian Peterson is a college football success story. This was actually NOT his last year in college – he’s already in the NFL, playing for the Vikings.
And playing well…check out his shiny trophy in the picture above for being the 2007 Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Year.
Peterson ultimately went to Oklahoma, but also considered Southern Cal, Texas, Texas A&M, UCLA, Arkansas, and Miami-FL.
He entered the draft a year early, was picked 7th by Minnesota, and had an amazing 2007, running for 1341 yards and 12 touchdowns. He set the record for NFL single game rushing yard record when he rushed for 296 yards against the San Diego Chargers. Also with being the Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Year, he was also the AP Rookie of the Year and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Although he had some problems with injuries during college, he has proven himself in the NFL and, with any luck, will continue to do well with the Vikings.
See more of the Rivals Top 100 of 2004 HERE.
