Vikings RB Adrian Peterson
In his first three NFL seasons, Minnesota Vikings running back ADRIAN PETERSON has amassed rushing numbers seen by few others in league history.
Last year, Peterson rushed for 1,383 yards and an NFL-best 18 touchdowns. He joined Pro Football Hall of Famers EARL CAMPBELL and Barry Sanders as the only players in NFL history to rush for at least 1,300 yards and 10 touchdowns in each of his first three seasons.
Peterson, also became the first player since BARRY SANDERS to start the Pro Bowl at running back in each of his first three seasons,
"Adrian Peterson is a special talent," says Pro Football Hall of Famer JIM BROWN. "His ability to make moves, accelerate and break tackles is what makes him special."
The running backs to rush for 1,300+ yards and 10+ touchdowns in each of his first three seasons:
running backs to rush for 1,300+ yards and 10+ touchdowns
in each of his first three seasons
| Running Back | Team | Year | Rush Yards | Rush TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: NFL | ||||
| Earl Campbell | Houston Oilers | 1978 | 1,450 | 13 |
| 1979 | 1,697 | 19 | ||
| 1980 | 1,934 | 13 | ||
| 1981 | 1,376 | 10 | ||
| Barry Sanders | Detroit Lions | 1989 | 1,470 | 14 |
| 1990 | 1,304 | 13 | ||
| 1991 | 1,548 | 16 | ||
| Adrian Peterson | Minnesota Vikings | 2007 | 1,341 | 12 |
| 2008 | 1,760 | 10 | ||
| 2009 | 1,383 | 18 | ||
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