No. 28 off limits for Minnesota Vikings' Latavius Murray

March 16 (UPI) -- Latavius Murray has known no other number than the No. 28 he wore for three seasons with the Oakland Raiders.

He also wore the number in college and in high school.

But he'll make a quick change out of respect for Adrian Peterson. After agreeing to a three-year, $15 million pact Thursday with the Minnesota Vikings, Murray said he will switch numbers.

"There wasn't a thought in my mind to try and wear or ask for the #28. I have too much respect for AP and so much respect for what he's done and what he means to this organization," Murray wrote on Instagram.

"Many people don't know, but I wore the #28 as a kid because of Fred Taylor who played for the Jaguars at the time. When AP came onto the scene and Fred retired, he was my reason for keeping #28. I want to say to Vikings fans: I'm not here to replace #28, he's irreplaceable. I'm not here to be #28, there's no one like him. I ask that you accept me for the player I am and know that I'm here to give you all I got and to win. #skol"

Murray, 27, had 1,052 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns last season for the Raiders. In 2015, he had 1,066 rushing yards and six scores. Peterson played 10 seasons for the Vikings and is expected to sign elsewhere as a free agent.