Curtis Ladonn Adams (born April 30, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas.
| Born: | April 30, 1962 Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Central Michigan University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1985–1988 | San Diego Chargers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life edit
Adams was born on April 30, 1962, in Muskegon, Michigan. He attended Orchard View High School.
College career edit
In 1982, Adams was a second-team All-American selection by the UPI and was named Mid-American Conference "Offensive Player of the Year". He was first in team all-MAC selection three straight years. Curtis gained 1,090, 1,431, and 1,204 yards in his final three seasons at Central Michigan. At Central Michigan, Adams set multiple school records:
- most net yards gained rushing in a single game (238)
- most rushing touchdowns in a single game
- longest run from scrimmage (87)
- career rushing yards (4,126) (third most in MAC history)
- most career touchdowns (44) (also set a MAC record)[citation needed]
Professional career edit
Drafted in the eighth round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers,[1][2] Curtis played four seasons in the NFL totaling 907 yards and seven touchdowns rushing and 76 yards on nine receptions. His best game in the NFL came on a nationally televised Thursday night game on November 20, 1986, against the Los Angeles Raiders. Although the Chargers lost, Curtis rushed 26 times for 93 yards and three touchdowns.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "Curtis Adams Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
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