NFL Football 2011
Adrian Peterson
Yo Adrian!
In his first four NFL seasons, Minnesota Vikings running back ADRIAN PETERSON has amassed rushing numbers seen by few others in league history.
Last year, Peterson, who was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl, rushed for 1,298 yards and 12 touchdowns. Peterson joins LA DAINIAN TOMLINSON (first seven seasons) and Pro Football Hall of Famers EARL CAMPBELL and ERIC DICKERSON as the only players in NFL history to rush for at least 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns in each of his first four 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 1,200+ yards and 10+ touchdowns in each of his first four seasons:
| Running Back | Team | Year | Rushing Yards | Rushing TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: NFL | ||||
| LaDainian Tomlinson | San Diego | 2001 | 1,236 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1,683 | 14 | ||
| 2003 | 1,645 | 13 | ||
| 2004 | 1,335 | 17 | ||
| 2005 | 1,462 | 18 | ||
| 2006 | 1,815 | 28 | ||
| 2007 | 1,474 | 15 | ||
| Earl Campbell | Houston Oilers | 1978 | 1,450 | 13 |
| 1979 | 1,697 | 19 | ||
| 1980 | 1,934 | 13 | ||
| 1981 | 1,376 | 10 | ||
| Eric Dickerson | LA Rams | 1983 | 1,808 | 18 |
| 1984 | 2,105 | 14 | ||
| 1985 | 1,234 | 12 | ||
| 1986 | 1,821 | 11 | ||
| Adrian Peterson | Minnesota | 2007 | 1,341 | 12 |
| 2008 | 1,760 | 10 | ||
| 2009 | 1,383 | 18 | ||
| 2010 | 1,298 | 12 | ||
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