Drafted 199th overall in the 6th round of the 2002 draft, Adrian Peterson arrived from Georgia Southern. His most recent season came in 2009 with CHI, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 37.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 16th percentile. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,283 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns.
Size
5'10", 212#
College
Georgia Southern
Draft
Rd 6, 199th overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2009
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology55th percentile among RBs · limited sample
11 games · 26 touches
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed16▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst55▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility7▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size22▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency44▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry79▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion25▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security72▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume50▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency40▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Adrian Peterson has appeared in 87 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, all with CHI.
As a passer he has thrown for 9 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,283 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 78 passes for 665 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2007 with CHI: 510 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 37.7, in the 16th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game9, 1 TD vs NO, 2007 Week 17
- Most rushing yards in a game120, 1 TD vs SF, 2005 Week 10
- Most receiving yards in a game82 on 7 catches vs NYG, 2007 Week 13
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 36 6/g | 0 | 1 0.2/g | 8 1/g | 0 |
| Away | 5 | 64 13/g | 0 | 5 1.0/g | 37 7/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 14 4/g | 0 | 2 0.5/g | 10 3/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 7 | 86 12/g | 0 | 4 0.6/g | 35 5/g | 0 |
| In wins | 6 | 71 12/g | 0 | 2 0.3/g | 7 1/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 29 6/g | 0 | 4 0.8/g | 38 8/g | 0 |
| On grass | 8 | 60 8/g | 0 | 5 0.6/g | 46 6/g | 0 |
| On turf | 3 | 40 13/g | 0 | 1 0.3/g | -1 -0/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 40 13/g | 0 | 1 0.3/g | -1 -0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 8 | 60 8/g | 0 | 5 0.6/g | 46 6/g | 0 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 | TB | — | 47.3 |
| Week 4 | PHI | — | 48.1 |
| Week 6 | ATL | — | 47.9 |
| Week 7 | MIN | — | 47.1 |
| Week 11 | GB | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 43.2 |
| Week 12 | LAR | 35 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD | 60.5 |
| Week 13 | MIN | 5 rush yds, 0 TD | 48 |
| Week 14 | JAX | 19 rush yds, 0 TD | 52.6 |
| Week 15 | NO | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 33.7 |
| Week 16 | GB | 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 40.6 |
| Week 17 | HOU | 17 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 54.6 |
Adrian Peterson — common questions
- What position does Adrian Peterson play?
- Adrian Peterson is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Adrian Peterson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Adrian Peterson has played for CHI (2002–2009).
- Where did Adrian Peterson go to college?
- Adrian Peterson played college football at Georgia Southern.
- When was Adrian Peterson drafted?
- Adrian Peterson was selected in round 6, 199th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Adrian Peterson scored?
- Adrian Peterson has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 8 rushing).
- What is Adrian Peterson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Adrian Peterson rated 57.1 for 2009, the 78th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Jay CutlerQB · 2009
- Matt ForteRB · 2009
- Devin HesterWR · 2009
- Earl BennettWR · 2009
- Greg OlsenTE · 2009
- Johnny KnoxWR · 2009
- Devin AromashoduWR · 2009
- Kahlil BellRB · 2009
Drafted in round 6, 2002
- Milford BrownG · pick 1
- Demarcus FagginsDB · pick 173
- Keith HeinrichTE · pick 174
- Chris CashDB · pick 175
- Kevin ThomasCB · pick 176
- Nick RogersLB · pick 177
- Tyson WalterOT · pick 179
- Marquand ManuelS · pick 181
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