| Name | Adrian Lewis Peterson |
| Net Worth | $1 Million |
| Age | 38 years (born 21 March 1985) |
| Residence | Woodlands, Texas |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Ashley Brown |
| Source of Wealth | Professional American football player |
| Salary | $70,000 in 2021 |
| Endorsements | Nike, Verizon Wireless, Adidas |
| Endorsement Earnings | $1 million in 2012* |
| Philanthropy | All Day Foundation, Tim Tebow Foundation, Starkey Hearing Foundation |
*Note: No reliable data for Peterson's endorsement earnings post-2012 has been made available.
Adrian Peterson is a former NFL running back who is currently a free agent. He is considered to be one of the greatest running backs in the game, having started his career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2007. Having played 15 seasons in his NFL career so far, Peterson was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft as the seventh overall pick. Peterson holds the record for the most rushing yards in a single game. He earned this record when he ran for 296 yards for the Vikings against the San Diego Chargers on 4 November 2007.
Adrian Peterson has played in the Pro Bowl seven times, been selected to the All-Pro First Team four times, and the All-Pro Second Team three times. He even received regular season MVP honors in 2012 and has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
What is Adrian Peterson Net Worth in 2024?
As of 2024, Adrian Peterson net worth is around $1 million. Adrian Peterson has been a dynamic running back in the NFL and has also earned around $100 million in NFL salaries and endorsements. However, Adrian Peterson has witnessed a sharp fall in his net worth over the years. Much of Adrian Peterson's loss in net worth has been due to poor financial management and in 2019 his lawyer also stated that he was almost broke.
What is Adrian Peterson's Salary?
Adrian Peterson has not played in the NFL since 2021. His last known contract was with the Seattle Seahawks where he earned $70,000 in one year.
Adrian Peterson's Contract
Having earned over $99 million during the course of his career. Adrian Peterson signed his biggest contract - a 7-year $96 million deal - in 2011 with the Minnesota Vikings. It included $32 million in guaranteed wages and made Peterson the then-highest-paid running back in NFL history.
Seeing his stock fall over the years due to recurring injuries, Peterson signed a veteran's minimum contract of $1,015,000 for a year with the Washington Redskins in 2018 after being released by the Arizona Cardinals at the end of the 2017 season. Peterson then went on to sign a $1.05 million contract with the Detroit Lions in 2020. He signed a $1.075 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks in 2021 but he was waived in November. He last signed a $140,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans in 2021 and stayed in their practice squad.
Adrian Peterson Endorsements
Once a top-10 player in the league, Peterson worked with marquee brands such as Nike and Verizon back in the earlier years of this decade. However, after being indicted in 2014 on account of recklessly beating up his then 4-year-old son, those deals soon went away. Peterson did return to sponsorships through Adidas, with whom he signed a deal in 2015.
Adrian Peterson Charity Work
Highlighting the importance of inspiring hope for at-risk children, Peterson established the All Day Foundation in 2008 to build a better future for them. He has also made decent contributions to or helped raise funds for other charities as well such as the Tim Tebow Foundation and the Starkey Hearing Foundation.
Adrian Peterson's Awards and Achievements
Having been one of the best running backs in the NFL during his time as a player, Adrian Peterson has achieved quite a lot in the professional league. Here is a look at some of his major awards and achievements throughout the years.
- NFL Most Valuable Player (2012)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2012)
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2007)
- 4× First-team All-Pro (2008, 2009, 2012, 2015)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2013)
- 7× Pro Bowl (2007–2010, 2012, 2013, 2015)
- 3× NFL rushing yards leader (2008, 2012, 2015)
- 2× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (2009, 2015)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- 2× Bert Bell Award (2008, 2012)
- Art Rooney Award (2019)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2007)
- 50 Greatest Vikings
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FAQs
A. Adrian Peterson was drafted in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft with overall pick number 7.
A. Adrian Peterson played 15 seasons in the NFL with several different teams.
A. Adrian Peterson played for many teams in the NFL including the Vikings, Saints, Cardinals, Redskins (Commanders), Lions, Titans, and the Seahawks.
A. Unfortunately, Adrian Peterson never won a Super Bowl in his NFL career.
