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Ava White
Published Mar 23, 2026
General football fans may refer to him simply as "AP," but Oklahoma fans will always know Adrian Peterson by the initials "AD."
So the story goes, Peterson had the nickname as a boy. His father started referring to him as "All Day" because of his boundless energy.
Adrian has lived up to his name, all right.
As a freshman tailback at Oklahoma, the 18-year-old ran for a freshman-record 1,925 yards and 15 touchdowns. He narrowly missed becoming the first freshman Heisman Trophy winner in history.
Although he saw limited action his sophomore and junior seasons, Peterson continued to wow college football fans.
He finished his Sooner career as the third all-time rusher with 4,057 total rushing yards and 42 total touchdowns.
Despite questions about his durability, Peterson has established himself as arguably the best tailback in the NFL. His 2,097 rushing yards this season, after suffering a torn ACL last December, are a testament to his determination and sheer talent.
