Spencer Adkins
American football player
Spencer Adkins (born May 16, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Adkins played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of 2009 NFL draft.
Early life
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, and was All-State. He was a four-star recruit and signed to the University of Miami.
College career
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.
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