8" x 10" action photo signed by Minnesota Viking #28 Adrian Peterson. This signed photo is from the Minnesota Vikings.

Adrian Peterson is a running back for the Vikings. He was selected by the Vikings with the seventh overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Following a great first pro season in which he set an NFL record for most rushing yards in a single game (296), Peterson was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was then awarded the MVP award for his performance in the Pro Bowl and became only the fifth player in NFL history to have more than 3,000 yards through his first two seasons.

Prior to the start of the 2009 season, analysts of both the NFL Network and ESPN unanimously named Peterson the best running back in the NFL today. Peterson opened the season by rushing for 180 yards on 25 carries and 3 touchdowns against Cleveland, setting a new Vikings franchise record for opening day rushing. He again broke the 100 yard barrier in week 6 against Baltimore, with 143 yards and 22 carries. His next 100-yard effort came against the Lions, with 133 yards on 18 carries and he was named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week.

In 2011, according to NFL.com, Peterson was ranked as the third best player in the NFL for the 2011 season, behind Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. In Sept 2011 the Vikings re-signed Peterson to a deal reportedly for $100 million dollars over the course of seven seasons, making him the highest paid running back in NFL history.

Peterson reached the 6000 yard milestone on Sept 18, 2011 in a loss to Tampa Bay. On Oct 9th, he scored three touchdowns in the first quarter against Arizona, setting a new franchise record. Peterson would later earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance during the game.

On Dec 24, 2011, Peterson was injured and helped off the field in a 33-26 victory over Washington. He was placed onto injured reserve due to a torn ACL and MCL. For the first time in his career, due mainly to injuries, Peterson failed to record a 1,000-yard season.