Adrian Peterson: Not So Fast to the NFL

Looks like if Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson has intention of turning pro, he's not telling the media. Well, only before January 15, the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NFL draft. Recently Peterson told The East Valley Tribune, on declaring his NFL draft status after the Fiesta Bowl.

"It's a big decision, but I'm waiting until after the game to finalize that," Peterson told the Tribune.

Sooner fans remember April 5, 2006, when Peterson spoke early about entering the NFL draft:

"I wouldn't say that," Peterson said Wednesday, addressing the issue for the first time. "Anything can happen. Injuries or whatever - God's will they don't. "I'm not worried about that. I'm focused on this season and making a run back to the Big 12 championship and hopefully a chance for the national championship." And beyond that? "I could see myself being here," Peterson said.

However, that's before Peterson's season ending collarbone injury in a win over Iowa State in October.

After the Fiesta Bowl, Sooner Nation and the respective NFL bottom feeder fans, can expect a likely announcement on Tuesday, January 9^th. As previously noted, I fully expect the Houston Texans to select Adrian Peterson at 5^th selection. However, never rule out a 2007 return.