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Considered the top power plus speed back in over a decade, Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson fell into the Vikings' lap at number seven in the draft. Peterson was the nation's top player coming out of high school and left school a year early as the nation's top back. Not bad. Now it's his time to prove that he's more Eric Dickerson than Hershel Walker in the NFL.

A view on his chances from a guy who watched him play three years ...

Pros: Peterson is incredibly competitive. He wants to win on every down and goes hard at his work in games, in practice and in the offseason. His combination of physical attributes (height, weight, strength and nearly world class speed) are nearly unmatched. Peterson can run inside and play the NFL's grind it out game and he can break tackles and bounce it outside for big gains.

Cons: Injury history. Peterson has missed several games each of the last two seasons recuperating from various maladies. The cumulative workload of being the man for four years in high school and a breakout freshman season for the Sooners meant lost playing time the last two years. It only gets tougher in the NFL and he has to find a way to protect his body more.

Youth. Peterson only played three seasons of college football. The general line of thought is that an experienced player can enter the NFL more game-ready, is more mature, has seen more and is simply less in need of being coached up.

Overall: If he can stay healthy Peterson will become the face of the Vikings franchise and deliver some tremendous performances particularly early in his career while his legs are fresh and wear-and-tear begin to take him out of action. Potentially he's a pro bowl and hall-of-fame type back and should provide solid returns at worst for much of his career. Can do it all especially if he adds a receiving element to his game.

Previously at FanHouse:
Peterson Would Look Mighty Sweet in Purple
Everything You Wanted to Know About Adrian Peterson
College Eye for the NFL Guy: Adrian Peterson
Peterson's Collarbone Could Be a Lot Worse Than Expected

College Eye: What the Vikings Can Expect From Adrian Peterson originally appeared on NFL FanHouse on Tue, 01 May 2007 18:28:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>Brian GrummellTue, 01 May 2007 18:28:00 EST Adrian Peterson: Not So Fast to the NFLhttp://nfl.fanhouse.com/2006/12/31/adrian-peterson-not-so-fast-to-the-nfl/http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2006/12/31/adrian-peterson-not-so-fast-to-the-nfl/http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2006/12/31/adrian-peterson-not-so-fast-to-the-nfl/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Looks like if Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson has intention of turning pro, he's not telling the media. Well, only before January 15, the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NFL draft. Recently Peterson told The East Valley Tribune, on declaring his NFL draft status after the Fiesta Bowl.


"It's a big decision, but I'm waiting until after the game to finalize that," Peterson told the Tribune.


Sooner fans remember April 5, 2006, when Peterson spoke early about entering the NFL draft:

"I wouldn't say that," Peterson said Wednesday, addressing the issue for the first time. "Anything can happen. Injuries or whatever - God's will they don't. "I'm not worried about that. I'm focused on this season and making a run back to the Big 12 championship and hopefully a chance for the national championship." And beyond that? "I could see myself being here," Peterson said.


However, that's before Peterson's season ending collarbone injury in a win over Iowa State in October.


After the Fiesta Bowl, Sooner Nation and the respective NFL bottom feeder fans, can expect a likely announcement on Tuesday, January 9th. As previously noted, I fully expect the Houston Texans to select Adrian Peterson at 5th selection. However, never rule out a 2007 return.

Adrian Peterson: Not So Fast to the NFL originally appeared on NFL FanHouse on Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:24:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>Gilbert Sam Jr.Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:24:00 EST AD is Back for the Fiesta Bowl: How about '07?http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2006/12/23/ad-is-back-for-the-fiesta-bowl-how-about-07/http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2006/12/23/ad-is-back-for-the-fiesta-bowl-how-about-07/http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2006/12/23/ad-is-back-for-the-fiesta-bowl-how-about-07/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Oklahoma's superstar running back Adrian Peterson has made it clear - he is coming back for the Fiesta Bowl. "I love the game. That's why I play," Peterson said Wednesday, in his first public statement since his collarbone injury in an October 14 win over Iowa State.

For some Oklahoma fans that's not enough. Peterson a junior this year is short 151 yards of breaking Oklahoma's all-time career rushing record of Billy Sims at 4,118 yards. A 2007 Peterson return to Norman, would mean a mature Oklahoma team, and a certain contender for the National Championship.

Although, for AD there's so much more on the line personally, a certain top 10 draft selection, and millions of dollars. Some would wonder why risk an injury in what some Oklahoma fans call a "meaningless game." But this is AD, All-day - but why?

"I've been playing the game since I was 7. A lot of guys have been speculating, saying this and saying that, 'He's not coming back. Why should he play?' "I love the game. That's why I play. I love the game. I love the guys I play with. The guys are excited for me to be back out there. So I'm excited to get back in the groove." Adrian Peterson, in a Wednesday Press Conference

Like most of his past, this is all his decision. Only that us fans - we all know when we see a special player, we don't want to see it end. Only Sooner fans hope, that Peterson returns for what set out for in college, a Heisman Trophy, couple Red River Wins, possible number 1 selection and that National Championship. But then again - every player dreams of playing in the NFL, Peterson certainly will be there, just only when and where.

Myself, I see Peterson falling to fifth or sixth in the 2007 draft, in all likelihood to the Houston Texans. But, I wouldn't count out seeing Peterson back in Crimson and Cream for 2007. What are your 2007 Adrian Peterson predictions?

AD is Back for the Fiesta Bowl: How about '07? originally appeared on NFL FanHouse on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:02:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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]]>Gilbert Sam Jr.Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:02:00 EST