In the days leading up to the 2016 NFL draft, which runs April 28-30, we will break down where the Vikings stand at each position group on the roster. Today, we continue the series with a look at the running backs.
This time a year ago, the noise surrounding Adrian Peterson was deafening. Despite the Vikings’ insistence, both publicly and privately, that they had no interest in trading the disgruntled running back, trade rumors swirled nationally. There was nothing to them, though, and the Vikings held firm.
Peterson, fresh after a year off and motivated by his NFL suspension, would start every game, lead the NFL in rushing and garner first-team All-Pro honors for the fourth time in his career.