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NFL Nike Jersey signed by Minnesota Vikings Running Back #28 Adrian Peterson. Men's size Medium. This item also includes an 8" x 10" photo (unsigned)

This item comes with a Certificate Of Authenticity from the MN Vikings.

Adrian Peterson 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.

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.

Peterson started Week 1 of the 2012 season, although his status was listed as questionable. He rushed for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first game in 8 months after his ACL and MCL tear. He passed Robert Smith to become the number one Vikings rusher of all time. By Week 16, Peterson was leading the NFL in rushing.
 
Entering Week 17, Peterson needed 208 yards to break the NFL single-season record for the most rushing yards. That week, the Vikings played the Packers needing a win to make the playoffs. The game was tied at 34 in the 4th when Peterson ran 26 yards, setting the Vikings up for a game-winning field goal with three seconds left. The Vikings chose the field goal, which sent them to the playoffs, but also left Peterson nine yards short of breaking the record. The Vikings qualified for the playoffs but lost to Green Bay in the Wild Card round.

The team's record, alongside Peterson's historic season, earned him the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and the NFL Most Valuable Player awards. His comeback from an ACL tear the season before also earned him second place in NFL Comeback Player of the Year award voting, coming in second to Peyton Manning.

After the completion of the NFL Season, Peterson underwent surgery for a sports hernia. It became known that Peterson played through this injury starting in the last quarter of the season.