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{{Short description|American football player (born 1987)}} |
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|position=[[Linebacker]] |
| position = [[Linebacker]] |
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1987|5|16|mf=y}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|5|16|mf=y}} |
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|birth_place=[[Naples, Florida]] |
| birth_place = [[Naples, Florida]], U.S. |
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|weight_lbs=242 |
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| high_school = [[Naples High School|Naples]] (Naples, Florida) |
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|college=[[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami (FL)]] |
| college = [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami (FL)]] |
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|draftyear=2009 |
| draftyear = 2009 |
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|draftround=6 |
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|draftpick=176 |
| draftpick = 176 |
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|debutyear=2009 |
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|debutteam=Atlanta Falcons |
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* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2009}}−{{NFL Year|2011}}) |
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2009}}−{{NFL Year|2011}}) |
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* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})* |
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})* |
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* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})* |
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})* |
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| pfr = A/AdkiSp99 |
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|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack|Sacks]] |
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'''Spencer Adkins''' (born May 16, 1987) is |
'''Spencer Adkins''' (born May 16, 1987) is a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]]. Adkins played [[college football]] at the [[University of Miami]] and was selected by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in the sixth round of [[2009 NFL draft]]. |
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==Early |
==Early life== |
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Adkins was born to Lester and Mable Adkins and attended [[Naples High School]] in [[Naples, Florida]] and played for the Golden Eagles football team under Bill Kramer. In fact, Adkins didn't begin playing until high school. He started playing on varsity as a [[defensive end]] as a sophomore, but the next year, moved up to linebacker and had 80 tackles and 12 sacks as Naples reached the state championship game. As a senior in 2004, he made 11 sacks (four in one game) and 19 tackles for a loss. He was awarded the ''[[Naples Daily News]]'' Broxson Trophy for best area player,<ref>{{cite news| title=Spencer Adkins photo gallery| work =[[Naples Daily News]] |
Adkins was born to Lester and Mable Adkins and attended [[Naples High School]] in [[Naples, Florida]] and played for the Golden Eagles football team under Bill Kramer. In fact, Adkins didn't begin playing until high school. He started playing on varsity as a [[defensive end]] as a sophomore, but the next year, moved up to linebacker and had 80 tackles and 12 sacks as Naples reached the state championship game. As a senior in 2004, he made 11 sacks (four in one game) and 19 tackles for a loss. He was awarded the ''[[Naples Daily News]]'' Broxson Trophy for best area player,<ref>{{cite news| title=Spencer Adkins photo gallery| work =[[Naples Daily News]] }}</ref> and was All-State.<ref>{{cite news|title=5A All State Football – 2004| date=2005-01-21 | publisher= Scouts.com|url =http://hsflorida.scout.com/2/344590.html | access-date = 2009-11-15}}</ref> He was a four-star recruit and signed to the [[University of Miami]]. |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Adkins saw action in 31 collegiate games at the [[University of Miami]]. He totaled 72 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks and one interception. In 2007, he recorded a career-high 52 tackles.<ref> |
Adkins saw action in 31 collegiate games at the [[University of Miami]]. He totaled 72 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks and one interception. In 2007, he recorded a career-high 52 tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mifl/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/SpencerAdkinsBio.pdf |title=Spencer Adkins Bio in PDF |access-date=2009-07-11 |archive-date=2016-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170340/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mifl/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/SpencerAdkinsBio.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> He majored in [[Psychology]]. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Signed with agent Ken Sarnoff. Adkins was selected by the Falcons in the |
Signed with agent Ken Sarnoff. Adkins was selected by the Falcons in the sixth round of [[2009 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>[http://www.atlantafalcons.com/News/Articles/2009/04/21-30/Falcons_select_eight_in_2009_NFL_Draft.aspx Falcons select eight in 2009 NFL Draft] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090430093759/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/News/Articles/2009/04/21-30/Falcons_select_eight_in_2009_NFL_Draft.aspx |date=April 30, 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042609aaa.html Adkins Taken on Day Two of 2009 NFL Draft] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090430070818/http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042609aaa.html |date=2009-04-30 }}</ref> and signed on June 24. However, his contract was disapproved by the NFL because of "language oversight" relating to team incentives and individual "not likely to be earned" incentives. Adkins was one of the five previous defensive selections in the 2009 Draft by the Falcons and was the first linebacker taken by the team. Adkins boosted his stock by a solid performance at Miami's Pro Day: he ran 40 yards in 4.43 seconds, broad jumped 10-2, vertical jumped 36{{frac|1|2}} inches and bench pressed 225 pounds a total of 30 times. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.atlantafalcons.com/People/Players/Active/Spencer_Adkins.aspx Atlanta Falcons bio] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090430101118/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/People/Players/Active/Spencer_Adkins.aspx Atlanta Falcons bio] |
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* [http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/adkins_spencer00.html Miami Hurricanes bio] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090429014708/http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/adkins_spencer00.html Miami Hurricanes bio] |
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{{Atlanta Falcons 2009 draft navbox}} |
{{Atlanta Falcons 2009 draft navbox}} |
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{{Persondata |
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| NAME = Adkins, Spencer |
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| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American football player |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = May 16, 1987 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Naples, Florida, USA |
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[[Category:1987 births]] |
[[Category:1987 births]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:Naples High School alumni]] |
[[Category:Naples High School alumni]] |
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[[Category:American football linebackers]] |
[[Category:American football linebackers]] |
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[[Category:Miami Hurricanes football players]] |
[[Category:Miami Hurricanes football players]] |
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[[Category:Atlanta Falcons players]] |
[[Category:Atlanta Falcons players]] |
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[[Category:Baltimore Ravens players]] |
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Naples, Florida, U.S. | May 16, 1987||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Naples (Naples, Florida) | ||||
College: | Miami (FL) | ||||
NFL draft: | 2009 / round: 6 / pick: 176 | ||||
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Spencer Adkins (born May 16, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. Adkins played college football at the University of Miami and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of 2009 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Adkins was born to Lester and Mable Adkins and attended Naples High School in Naples, Florida and played for the Golden Eagles football team under Bill Kramer. In fact, Adkins didn't begin playing until high school. He started playing on varsity as a defensive end as a sophomore, but the next year, moved up to linebacker and had 80 tackles and 12 sacks as Naples reached the state championship game. As a senior in 2004, he made 11 sacks (four in one game) and 19 tackles for a loss. He was awarded the Naples Daily News Broxson Trophy for best area player,[1] and was All-State.[2] He was a four-star recruit and signed to the University of Miami.
College career
[edit]Adkins saw action in 31 collegiate games at the University of Miami. He totaled 72 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks and one interception. In 2007, he recorded a career-high 52 tackles.[3] He majored in Psychology.
Professional career
[edit]Signed with agent Ken Sarnoff. Adkins was selected by the Falcons in the sixth round of 2009 NFL draft.[4][5][6] and signed on June 24. However, his contract was disapproved by the NFL because of "language oversight" relating to team incentives and individual "not likely to be earned" incentives. Adkins was one of the five previous defensive selections in the 2009 Draft by the Falcons and was the first linebacker taken by the team. Adkins boosted his stock by a solid performance at Miami's Pro Day: he ran 40 yards in 4.43 seconds, broad jumped 10-2, vertical jumped 361⁄2 inches and bench pressed 225 pounds a total of 30 times.
References
[edit]- ^ "Spencer Adkins photo gallery". Naples Daily News.
- ^ "5A All State Football – 2004". Scouts.com. January 21, 2005. Retrieved November 15, 2009.
- ^ "Spencer Adkins Bio in PDF" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
- ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ Falcons select eight in 2009 NFL Draft Archived April 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Adkins Taken on Day Two of 2009 NFL Draft Archived 2009-04-30 at the Wayback Machine