Adrian Peterson was drafted No. 199 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Georgia Southern. 106 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #199
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 106
- Career AV
- 116th at Georgia Southern
The pick
How Adrian Peterson came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
106 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 106
- Career approximate value
- 116th among Georgia Southern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 20097 years after the draft
Around pick 199
Who came off the board on either side of Adrian Peterson.
San Diego State
Notre Dame
Wisconsin
Other RB picks from Georgia Southern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Adrian Peterson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Oklahoma · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Adrian Peterson in the 2002 NFL Draft
Adrian Peterson is a Running back out of Georgia Southern selected No. 199 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2002 NFL Draft. 106 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Georgia Southern has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1987.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Adrian Peterson drafted?
Adrian Peterson was selected No. 199 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/adrian-peterson.
What college did Adrian Peterson play for?
Adrian Peterson played college football at Georgia Southern in the Sun Belt. See every Georgia Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-southern-eagles.
How did Adrian Peterson's NFL career turn out?
106 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/adrian-peterson.