Adrian Peterson — Oklahoma (Big 12) (2004-2006)
Promising Oklahoma quarterbacks like Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield are trying to make a name for themselves in the NFL, but they still have a long way to go before they can pass Adrian Peterson’s legacy. “A.P.” was a running back at Oklahoma, a first-team All-Big 12 during the three years that he started and a unanimous All-American in 2004. In the NFL, he was a first-rounder and played for the Minnesota Vikings, racking up the yardage as well as the honors, including being named NFL MVP, making seven Pro Bowls and seven All-Pro teams. “A.P.” might be the only one with a real shot at breaking all-time NFL rushing record that Emmitt Smith holds.
Adrian Peterson — Oklahoma (Big 12) (2004-2006)
Barry Sanders — Oklahoma State (Big 12) (1986-1988)
Speaking of incredible rushers, Barry Sanders has to be the best Oklahoma State Cowboy ever, topping others like Tre Flowers, Dez Bryant and Dan Bailey. At Oklahoma State, Sanders was a beast, winning the Maxwell Award and Heisman Trophy in 1988 and being named a unanimous All-American. In the 1989 NFL Draft, was third overall and went to the Detroit Lions, where he spent his entire pro career. Sanders was in only 10 seasons in the NFL, but he was impeccable, being Pro Bowler and an All-Pro in every year that he played. Unfortunately for football fans, Sanders went into retirement in 1998, only one year after he was named NFL MVP.
Barry Sanders — Oklahoma State (Big 12) (1986-1988)
