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Adrian Peterson Releases Statement

Adrian Peterson Releases Statement

January 11, 2007 | Football

By: Athletics Communications

NORMAN, Okla. -- Amid swirling media reports, Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson today released a statement saying that he is yet to decide on his status for the NFL Draft. 
 
The No. 3 career rusher in OU history is working through the process of deciding to remain in school or make himself eligible for the draft. He has one year of collegiate elgibility remaining.
 
Peterson's statement said...
 
“I have spent the last few days considering my options to either enter the NFL Draft or stay at OU. The facts are that I have not hired any representation and I have not declared for the draft. 
 
"My meetings with Coach Stoops and my parents have been to discuss all the scenarios. I see a lot of options in both so I am still undecided on what I want to do.  
 
"I wish people would give me the opportunity to decide. Once I do, I will make an announcement at the right time. Any reports that are different than that are false.”

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