Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson

Adrian Nicholas Peterson is an American football running back for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He is an alumnus of Georgia Southern University, where he set numerous school, conference, and NCAA Division I-AA records. Peterson has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks. Born to Porter R. and Reatha M. Peterson, his father works at a plant that makes Energizer batteries. Adrian Peterson was a two-time all-state, all-area selection and team MVP at Santa Fe High School in Alachua, Florida...
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quick facts
Birthdate:July 1, 1979
Birthplace:Gainesville, Florida
Age:32
Height:5' 10"
Weight:210 lbs.
All Positions Played:Running back
Education:Georgia Southern University

Former football teams for Adrian Peterson

Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Running back
Tenure:2002 - 2009 (7 years)

Education

Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University
Location:Statesboro
Founded:December 1, 1906
Colors:Blue, White
Mascot:GUS the Eagle

Georgia Southern University is a public university located on a 700-acre campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
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NFL players from Georgia Southern University
NamePositionMost recent team
Rob Bironas Placekicker Tennessee Titans
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Hometown of Adrian Peterson

Gainesville
Gainesville, Florida
Population:2,790

Gainesville is the county seat and largest city in Alachua County in the U.S. state of Florida, and the principal city of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . The preliminary 2010 Census estimate for Gainesville is 124,354. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, the...
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Places Adrian Peterson has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Adrian Peterson
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Gainesville 124,354
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Where was Adrian Peterson born?
  • A:
    Adrian Peterson was born in Gainesville.
  • Q:
    Which academic institution did Adrian Peterson attend?
  • A:
    Adrian Peterson went to Georgia Southern University.
  • Q:
    How tall is Adrian Peterson?
  • A:
    He is 5 feet, 10 inches tall.

Awards & Accolades

  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
    2007
  • NL Pro Bowl MVP
    2008
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