The teenage son of NFL legend Adrian Peterson showed off his stunning ability on the track during a recent, record-breaking middle school meet.
Adrian Peterson, 40, is widely considered one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. He was named MVP in 2012 and amassed nearly 15,000 yards during his career.
It appears his son and namesake, Adrian Jr, has inherited his quick feet. Earlier this week, the 14-year-old – who is already 6ft 1ins and 170lbs – posted footage from a recent track meet on social media.
‘In finals today I was able to break the School record in the 100 [meters] with a 10.7 [seconds] and also break the school record in the 200 with a 22.07,’ the teenager wrote.
‘Me and my 4×1 [100m relay] team also broke the district record with a 43.82 came home with all gold!’
In a series of clips, Peterson – a three-sport star at Baines Middle School in Texas – could be seen streaking clear of his rivals on the track.
The teenage son of NFL legend Adrian Peterson showed off his stunning ability on the track
The post drew a hilarious response from his NFL legend father, who commented: ‘Dang… I’m not claiming it yet, but I’m not sure I’d win if we raced right now haha.’
Peterson Jr is also a baseball and football star in the class of 2030. The 14-year-old plays as a running back – just like his father – and a wide receiver.
In baseball, Peterson Jr is a pitcher and outfielder. He is an All-American athlete who has also competed in the AAU Junior Olympics.
Earlier this month, meanwhile, his dad – who spent most of his career with the Minnesota Vikings – avoided prison after pleading guilty to drink driving.
The 40-year-old admitted a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree DWI. As part of his plea agreement, Peterson was given a suspended 90-day jail sentence – he will be on probation during that time – and ordered to complete 32 hours of community service.
