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Curtis Adams (American football)

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Curtis Adams
No. 42
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1962-04-30) April 30, 1962 (age 62)
Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
College:Central Michigan
NFL draft:1985 / round: 8 / pick: 207
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:907
Rushing average:3.5
Touchdowns:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

Early life

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Adams was born on April 30, 1962, in Muskegon, Michigan. He attended Orchard View High School.

College career

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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:

  1. most net yards gained rushing in a single game (238)
  2. most rushing touchdowns in a single game
  3. longest run from scrimmage (87)
  4. career rushing yards (4,126) (third most in MAC history)
  5. most career touchdowns (44) (also set a MAC record)[citation needed]

Professional career

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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

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  1. ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "Curtis Adams Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 5, 2021.