Career

During his tenure in Palestine High School, Peterson played Football, Basketball and also track. His notable career in school was during his junior and senior years. He made Division I Recruiters attentive towards him in junior years. In case of Track and Field he was impressed from her mother who was also a sports woman. It was believed by his coaches that he could be a better Olympic sprinter if not a footballer. According to Peterson he is the best in 100 meters at 10.19 seconds, in 200 meters at 21.23 seconds and in 400 meters at 7.6 seconds.

He was listed as number one running back by Rivals.com in his class of 2004 during college. He was awarded Hall Trophy in his senior year as the United States Player of the Year. Rivals.Com and College Football News named him the top high School Player. He started as freshman in University of Oklahoma. It was his talent of power runner and high vision of court that made him a perfect combination in the field.

Career Stats and Achievement

Peterson enjoys an astonishing NFL Career. He was titled as NFL Player of the year in 2012. He has the record of the most 60 plus running yards in 2013, the most rushing yard in single game, the most rushing yards in every eight game period and Five times Minnesota City Offensive MVP.

During his career with Minnesota Vikings, he played an important role in his team’s graceful success. He has record of the most Career carriers, Most Career Rushing Yards, The most Rushing Touchdowns in a Single Season and the most career rushing touchdowns. His Stats show that in Career total games of 120, he rushed for more than 11,675 yards. Peterson has a net worth $18 millions.

Personal Life of the Peterson

Being born to athlete’s parents was indeed a major factor towards Peterson’s sports career. He was much attached to his brother who was died when he was seven. In order to divert his mind he started playing football. He is a married person with many rumors about his wife. Peterson has six children. It is obvious form his statements that he is s strong Christian.

Peterson’s biography reveals that he had to o through complicated situations in personal life. He became deprived of a brother in his childhood. His father was alleged for drug trafficking and money laundering. His half brother was assassinated. Further he was also indicted for recklessly injuring his own kid. Actually he used wooden stick to discipline him As a result of it, Peterson was fined $4000.He also had to suffer the sorrows due to death of his kid.