15 college football recruits who had the sickest high school highlight tape

8. Adrian Peterson

By this point in his NFL career, Adrian Peterson is more than likely on his way to the Hall of Fame. For over a decade now, he’s been a productive running back and was a bonafide superstar during his prime. Of course, when you look back on what All Day was doing as a college recruit playing for Palestine High School in Palestine, TX, he’s been a superstar for much longer than his NFL career.

Peterson was ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2008 class and for good reason. Not only could he make defenders miss in short areas and also break off long runs but his ability to quite literally mow over the competition was second to none for a back coming out of high school. He was a runaway train with the end zone being his destination.

After signing with the Oklahoma Sooners, Peterson wasted little time showcasing his elite abilities, finishing second in the Heisman Trophy voting after accruing 1,925 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground in his freshman campaign. Injuries thereafter limited his production somewhat as he missed eight games over his final two seasons but he still crossed 1,000 yards and hit double-digit touchdowns in every college season he played.

The Minnesota Vikings made Peterson the No. 7 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft and they certainly didn’t regret it. All Day is now over 14,000 yards rushing for his NFL career and is a four-time First-Team All-Pro selection. His high school highlights were just a preview of what was to come at every level.