Adrian Peterson’s son lands an offer from 1 SEC team

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Adrian Peterson’s son lands an offer from 1 SEC team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated Oct 6, 2026 3:08 PM ET

Adrian Peterson is a future Pro Football Hall of Fame member, and now his son is trying to make a name for himself.

Adrian Peterson Jr., who plays at Ridge Point High School in Texas, has now received an offer from Texas A&M, according to Sam Spiegelman of Rivals. Spiegelman added that Texas A&M made a “strong impression” on Peterson Jr.

Peterson is a freshman and a member of the Class of 2030. He plays wide receiver, running back and defensive back.

Despite just starting high school in the fall, Adrian Peterson Jr (class of 2030), the son of #Vikings legend Adrian Peterson, has already received 9 D1 offers (and counting). Peterson Jr plays RB, WR and DB, and certainly has the speed like his pops. (Via @drobalwayzopen) https://t.co/B2BhYqlaEd
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) June 29, 2026

Adrian Peterson Jr. went viral as a 7th-grader after a huge highlight reel surfaced on the internet, and now he is playing his freshman season in high school.

Peterson already received offers from Texas Tech, Miami (FL), Baylor, and SMU.

The older Peterson played college football with the Oklahoma Sooners, but so far, his son has already received a few prominent offers.

Adrian Peterson Jr. has played in just one game so far for Ridge Point, but he should be a player to keep an eye on over the next few seasons.

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