[2007] Adrian Peterson

It’s absolutely astounding to see the fact that running back Adrian Peterson fell all the way to the 7th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, behind guys like Jamarcus Russell and Gaines Adams.

A record-setting freshman who became one of the most dominant players in recent college football history, Peterson gets the nod for the best player in this year’s draft ahead of wide receiver Calvin Johnson, mostly because the latter had his career cut short due to injuries, while the former continues to play at a high level into his 30’s.