Adrian Peterson

Peterson in 2009, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Adrian Lewis Peterson

Place of Birth: Palestine, Anderson, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 21, 1985

Ethnicity: African-American

Adrian Peterson is an American professional football player. A running back, he played for the Minnesota Vikings, the New Orleans Saints, the Arizona Cardinals, the Washington Redskins, the Detroit Lions, the Tennessee Titans, and the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).

Adrian is the son of Bonita Kaye and Nelson Lewis Peterson. His parents were star athletes in college. His uncle is professional football player Ivory Lee Brown. Adrian has had six children.

He is a Christian.

Adrian’s paternal grandfather was named J. C. Peterson.

Adrian’s paternal grandmother was named Martha Zelma White.

Adrian’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Brown.