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Adrian Peterson

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: Adrian Peterson of the Minnesote Vikings attends the Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Men and Women of 2012 at the Mandarin Oriental Ballroom on March 5, 2012 in New York City.

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About Adrian Peterson

Adrian Louis Peterson (born March 21, 1985 in Palestine, Texas) is a football running back, who currently plays for the University of Oklahoma. During his senior year in high school most college scouting reports ranked him the top recruit in the country; many even said he was the best high school recruit in the last decade.[citation needed] During his freshman season, Peterson broke many NCAA freshman rushing records and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, finishing second to USC quarterback Matt Leinart, the highest finish ever for a freshman. As a freshman, Peterson rushed for 1,925 yards and led the nation in carries with 339.

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