Peterson, a five-star prospect, was the top prospect in country heavy recruited by Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, Miami, USC.
“I would say it was probably Adrian Peterson. He was a great running back at Oklahoma. He was from East Texas. That’s probably one that got away that I thought we had a chance to get,” Brown told Charlotte Observer.
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“One of the reasons I love recruiting is you get to offer these families a scholarship," Brown added.
Peterson, 35, is entering his 14th season on the National Football League – ranking fourth (111) in career touchdowns and fifth in career rushing yards (14216).
