Adrian Peterson joined Vikings fans for the franchise’s 2025 NFL Draft party in Minnesota on Thursday evening. Evidently, he had a little too much fun, and now he’s paying the price.
Like father, like son. Adrian Peterson may be done playing football, but his son looks poised to carry on the family name in the years to come. A highlight reel of Adrian Peterson, Jr., son of the legendary Oklahoma and NFL tailback Adrian Peterson, is going viral online.
Adrian Peterson was a legendary running back in high school, college and the NFL. His son, Adrian Peterson Jr, already looks ready to take the same path
Adrian Peterson’s football career may be over, but the Peterson name continues to roll strong in the football world. Nelson Peterson Jr., who is Adrian’s brother, is making a name for himself as a high school quarterback recruit.
Roughly 20 years ago, an Oklahoma Sooners legend joined the program through the 2004 recruiting class. Adrian Peterson, a recruit from Palestine, TX, would soon become one of the biggest stars in the program’s rich history.
Oklahoma has built one of the most successful college football programs, with seven official national championships and the same amount of Heisman Trophy winners. It takes great players to enjoy that kind of success.
For nearly half a century, freshmen have been eligible to play college football, but most either wait their turn behind upperclassmen or spend their first season getting acclimated to the college game.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s victory over with MMA champion — and boxing rookie — Conor McGregor captivated audiences due to its novelty, gambling, trash-talking and relentless hype.