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<p><strong>Edited Biography:</strong></p>

<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Adrian Peterson was born on March 21, 1985, in Palestine, Texas. He came from an athletic family—both of his parents were college athletes. Peterson developed a natural talent for sports early on, which became the foundation for his future career in professional football.</p>

<h2>High School and Track Achievements</h2>
<p>While attending Palestine High School, Peterson was a <a href="/biography/adrian-petersons">standout athlete</a> in football, basketball, and track and field. His junior and senior seasons particularly captured the attention of Division I recruiters. Inspired by his mother, a former track athlete herself, Peterson also excelled in track. Coaches believed that had he not pursued football, he could have become an Olympic-level sprinter. His reported personal bests include 10.19 seconds in the 100 meters, 21.23 seconds in the 200 meters, and 47.6 seconds (not 7.6) in the 400 meters.</p>

<h2>College Career and Early Recognition</h2>
<p>Peterson was rated the No. 1 running back in the class of 2004 by Rivals.com and was awarded the Hall Trophy as the USA Today High School Offensive Player of the Year. He was also named the top high school player by several recruiting platforms including Rivals.com and College Football News. He committed to the University of Oklahoma, where he made an immediate impact as a freshman. Known for his power running and excellent field vision, Peterson became the first true freshman to finish as the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.</p>

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<h2>NFL Career and Minnesota Vikings Legacy</h2>
<p>Peterson was selected seventh overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. In his debut season, he earned the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, largely due to his record-breaking performance of 296 rushing yards in a single game—a feat that still stands as the NFL record for rushing yards in one game.</p>

<h2>Career Stats and Achievements</h2>
<p>Throughout his NFL career, Adrian Peterson accumulated numerous accolades. He was named the NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year in 2012 after rushing for 2,097 yards, narrowly missing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Dickerson">Eric Dickerson</a>’s single-season rushing record. In 2013, he led the league in 60+ yard runs. Peterson holds several franchise records with the Minnesota Vikings, including most career carries, most career rushing yards, most rushing touchdowns in a single season, and most career rushing touchdowns. Over 120 career games, he amassed more than 11,675 rushing yards.</p>

<p>Peterson's enduring success on the field also contributed to his estimated net worth of $18 million.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Challenges</h2>
<p>Adrian Peterson's upbringing was shaped significantly by both inspiration and hardship. He was deeply affected by the tragic death of his older brother when Peterson was just seven years old, an event that led him to focus on football as an emotional outlet. Although his athletic talents flourished, his family life was tumultuous—his father served time in prison on drug-related charges, and Peterson later lost a half-brother to violence.</p>

<p>Peterson is married and has six children. He has openly expressed his strong Christian faith. However, aspects of his personal life have attracted controversy. In 2014, he faced legal issues after being indicted for reckless injury to his son by disciplining him with a wooden switch. Peterson pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges and was fined $4,000. In addition, he experienced emotional hardship from the death of one of his young children in 2013.</p>

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