'08 OH ATH Johnny Adams (Michigan State signee)

[stowfan]

Originally Posted by osugrad21

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Film.

My take: Some of the worst film quality I've seen in a while...but Johnny's explosiveness comes through clear. The book on Johnny labels him as a "gamer" who wants the ball and always feels like he can make any play. Exceptional speed..but not "Ginn-like" as stated around the message boards. Johnny is a glider and seems like a very fluid athlete who can eventually develop into a solid player once he is given a single position. However, he has some work to do...

I'm one who is really hoping Adams gets an offer. Manningham doesn't have TG2 speed but he has a rare quality of making huge plays. I looked back through this thread, I think it said Adams had returned 9 punts for TDs before he even played his junior year. With over 20 scholarships tied up with DBs I could care less if Adams only returns punts and kicks.

[wadc45]

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7/19

From the Pitt site...attended Pitt's Blue Chip Day. Also visited Michigan State, Ohio State and Akron this summer. Will take his officials this fall.

[wadc45]

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8/2

From the Syracuse site...will start narrowing things down soon and has no timetable for a commitment. Recaps his summer travels.

[wadc45]

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8/15

By The Bank...no leaders...all schools are equal...still in touch with OSU.

[osugrad21]

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Johnny is playing QB this year and says he is no hurry to decide on visits.

[Buckskin86]

An all-around threat, this Buchtel star is a quarterback, corner, receiver and returner
Thursday, August 23, 2007

If there were such a high school statistic as output per touches of the ball, Adams would have been one of the top producers in the state. Used primarily in the secondary and as a punt and kick returner, the 6-1, 180-pound senior who excels in the open field has a propensity for the ball and a nose for the goal line.

Consider this:

He caught 11 passes, four for touchdowns.

He intercepted six passes, returning two for touchdowns.

He returned two punts and one kickoff for touchdowns.

He threw one touchdown pass and scored three other times on reverse plays.

Adams' performance in 2006, supplemented by a 4.32 time in the 40-yard dash at a University of Akron camp, did not take college recruiters by surprise either. Ohio State, Michigan State, West Virginia, Illinois, Pitt and Akron have expressed strong interest in his defensive and kick-returning abilities.

When asked if he was leaning toward one school, Adams laughed and said, "No comment."

cleveland.com: Everything Cleveland

[stowfan]

Over the last 10 years I have lived in Hudson, Stow, and now Cuyahoga Falls, all Summit County communities. Almost every year there is a Summit County player I hope gets an offer. Tyrell Sutton, and Bill Nagy come to mind. I guess Adams is my guy this year.

[wadc45]

Word is creeping out that he may have committed to MSU...working on finding out if this is legit.

[ZoWhite]

Scout.com confirms, and I love this commitment. Go Green!

[MililaniBuckeye]

If true, best of luck up in East Lansing...can't go too wrong playing for Mark Dantonio. Let's hope he doesn't do to us what Teddy did to them...

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by ZoWhite

Scout.com confirms, and I love this commitment. Go Green!

Have you thought about posting that here? Great place for MSU fans to talk shop...

Michigan State Spartans - Recruiting Forums

Here is the confirmation...

Scout.com: Spartans Get Commitment from Akron's Adams

By Mike Fowler
Managing Editor
Posted Sep 6, 2007

Michigan State received another commitment today as Akron Buchtel standout Johnny Adams made a verbal commitment to the Spartans.

Continued...

[starBUCKS]

I think sometimes I get happier for an Ohio kid without an OSU offer, signing at a big school,... than I do with one that signs at OSU. Well, maybe not.. but anyways I'm excited that those that can't make it in to a class at tOSU still will get to have a great expirience. Great job by Dantonio so far

[wadc45]

Spartans get commitment from Ohio wide receiver

Spartans get commitment from Ohio wide receiver
September 6, 2007

Senior wide receiver/defensive back Johnny Adams has committed to MSU, Scout.com reported today.

The 6-feet, 180-pound Adams has 14 touchdowns in two seasons on offense, defense and special teams for Akron (Ohio) Buchtel High. He also had offers from Purdue, Syracuse, West Virginia and Akron.

[jwinslow]

Congrats to Johnny on a big time play today vs Purdue. MSU struggling, up only 7-0 right before halftime, Johnny jumps the route and returns it for some breathing room, making it 14-0. They only won 21-0.



Johnny Adams #5 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his touchdown after an interception against the Purdue Boilermakers for a touchdown at Spartan Stadium on November 8, 2008 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Johnny Adams #5of the Michigan State Spartans runs an interception past Dan Dierking #25 of the Purdue Boilermakers for a touchdown at Spartan Stadium on November 8, 2008 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


Johnny Adams #5of the Michigan State Spartans runs an interception against the Purdue Boilermakers for a touchdown at Spartan Stadium on November 8, 2008 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

[WaitingforKickoff]

Quite a season for the Spartans.