Meet D.J. Adams
This is part of a series of 2009 Maryland football commitment Q&As leading up to Signing Day on Feb. 4. All answers are provided by the featured player. Click here for previous entries in the series.
Name: D’wayne Adams Jr.
Birthdate: Sept. 27, 1990
Birthplace: Atlanta
Hometown: Atlanta
Nicknames: D.J.
Height: 5’10
Weight: 212
Position: Running back
High School: Norcross (Ga.) High School
Senior statistics: 1,584 yards and 14 touchdowns on 257 carries
Rankings: Rivals.com -- Four stars, No. 29 running back, No. 22 player in Georgia. Scout.com -- Three stars, No. 62 running back.
Bench max: 375
40-yard dash: 4.48
Runner-up: LSU
Other schools considered: Cal, Clemson, Notre Dame
Favorite NFL player: Brian Dawkins
Favorite NFL team: Baltimore Ravens
Favorite all-time Terp: Shawne Merriman
Favorite music: Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, Young Dro, Ludacris
Favorite book: Of Mice of Men by John Steinbeck
Favorite movie: Blue Streak
Favorite TV show: 24
Favorite food: Chinese food
Favorite high school class: Sociology
Favorite thing about College Park: “Just the people, the atmosphere.”
Other high school sports: None
Hobbies: Piano
Intended major: Journalism
Something that not many people know about you: “I have a sister that’s 13 years younger than me.”
Best football moment: “Probably my sophomore year scoring the winning touchdown in double overtime against Grayson.”
Role model: “Probably my grandfather because of his leadership and his commitment to family.”
Why Maryland? “It was just the best place for me both academically and athletically. The coaches were great. I met some of the players and everybody was great. It just feels like the place I want to be.”
