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77 Paul Adams

  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Nashville, Tenn.
  • High School Christ Presbyterian

Biography

  • 2018 Team Don Faurot Most Inspirational Award
  • 2018 Team Big M Iron Man Award
  • 2018 Team Captain
  • 2017 Team Captain

2018 SEASON
Team captain who again played very well in 2018, starting all 13 games at right tackle … Helped Mizzou’s offensive line lead the way for another incredible year offensively … Key part of the line that ranked ninth nationally (second in the SEC) in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.08 per game) and 11th nationally (second in the SEC) in fewest sacks allowed (1.08 per game)  during the regular season … Part of a the nation’s 17th-ranked offense (fourth-best in the SEC), averaging 468.8 yards per game at the end of the regular season … Graded out at 64.6 on the year according to ProFootballFocus.com.

2017 SEASON
Turned in another outstanding season, as a team captain who made all 13 starts at right tackle ... Was part of MU’s record-setting offense which led the SEC (ranking eighth nationally) in total offense for the second-straight season ... The offensive line led the nation in fewest tackles for loss allowed for the second-straight season (2.85), and also led the SEC in fewest sacks allowed (1.0 per game - fifth nationally), while the Tiger offense also led the SEC in passing efficiency (fourth nationally), and scoring offense (14th in NCAA).

2016 SEASON
Started all 12 games at right tackle along Mizzou’s offensive line … Part of an offensive line that was the nation’s most improved group despite boasting just three career starts as a unit heading into the season … The group finished first nationally in tackles for loss allowed (2.92), the lowest in the nation for any team since at least 2005, a remarkable note considering Mizzou ranked 15th nationally in plays … Offensive line group also led the SEC in sacks allowed (16th nationally) and paved the way for a Mizzou offense that led the SEC and ranked 15th nationally (500.5 yards per game and 205.1 on the ground).

2015 SEASON
Saw action in three games during the 2015 season.

2014 SEASON
Redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL
A two-way lineman who impressed Mizzou’s coaching staff with his athleticism and strong hands, coupled with a great lineman frame … played at Christ Presbyterian Academy for head coach Ingle Martin … helped block the Lions to a 14-1 record and Tennessee Class 3A State Championship Runner-Up performance as a senior in 2013 … showed versatility with his play on the defensive side with 41 tackles (34 solo), including 8.0 tackles-for-loss in his final high school season … was awarded with one of the Tennessee Titans’ Mr. Football awards after his senior season … considered the No. 12 overall recruit in the state of Tennessee by Rivals.com … led squad to a 13-1 record and state semifinals appearance as a junior in 2012 … also played basketball for CPA … joined in the 2014 signing class by CPA teammate Thomas Richard.

PERSONAL
Parents – Tim and Ashley Adams … chose Mizzou over offers from Cincinnati, Mississippi State and South Florida ... Majoring in Parks, Recreation and Tourism … was impressed with Mizzou’s entire campus environment during his visit, and enjoyed his meetings with Tiger coaches.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 64

    2013Freshman

    Offensive Lineman
    6'6" 280 lbs
    64
  • 64

    2014Freshman

    Offensive Lineman
    6'6" 280 lbs
    64
  • 64

    2015Redshirt Freshman

    Offensive Lineman
    6'6" 290 lbs
    64
  • 77

    2016Redshirt Sophomore

    Offensive Lineman
    6'6" 315 lbs
    77
  • 77
    C

    2017-18Redshirt Junior

    Offensive Lineman
    6'6" 315 lbs
    77
    C
  • 77

    2018Redshirt Senior

    Offensive Lineman
    6'6" 315 lbs
    77