Adrian Peterson set to be inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor

As they hosted Peterson last week to speak with their rookies, Vikings Hall-of-Famer John Randle made the surprise announcement.

“This is a special moment and something that I’ve dreamed about for a while,” Peterson said after the presentation. “I feel blessed. My name goes up there with the greatest in this organization, so it’s a blessing.”

He was drafted by the Vikings with the 7th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft and made an impact immediately. He went on to become the team’s greatest RB ever and set virtually every franchise rushing record.

Peterson’s 11,747 rushing yards for the Vikings is almost 5,000 yards ahead of Robert Smith in second place. Notably, he’s still the last non-quarterback to win the MVP award back in 2012.

“His historic 2012 MVP season will be rightfully remembered by fans, but Adrian’s consistent production over 10 seasons in Minnesota is what firmly established him as an all-time Viking and one of the greatest to ever play this game,” team owner and president Mark Wilf said. “It will be a privilege to welcome Adrian into the Vikings Ring of Honor this year, and we know it’s a matter of time before we are also celebrating his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.”

After his time in Minnesota ended in 2016, he had stints with five other teams until 2021. He now ranks fifth in NFL history in career rushing yards and touchdowns.