Adam Carriker NFL Draft Bio

Adam Carriker NFL Draft Bio

Defensive end Adam Carriker established himself as an imposing presence on the Nebraska defensive front in 2005, and entered the 2006 campaign as the Blackshirts’ No. 1 base end, a position where his impressive combination of size, strength and agility allows him to apply pressure to the quarterback, while taking on multiple blockers. Carriker entered his final season as a Husker in peak physical condition adding 10 more pounds of muscle to his alreading impressive 6'-6" frame, while still improving his 10 and 40-yard track times.

The Kennewick, Washington, native was a factor in Nebraska leading the nation in sacks (50) and tackles for losses (124) in 2005, as he led the Huskers in sacks (9.5) and ranked second on the team in tackles for loss with 17. Carriker was chosen as Nebraska’s 2005 Defensive MVP in a vote of his teammates. On the conference level, he was a first-team All-Big 12 selection by the Dallas Morning News and the Associated Press, while earning second-team all-league honors from the Big 12 coaches and three other major newspapers in the Big 12 region.

Carriker’s strong junior season followed injury plagued seasons in 2003 and 2004. He played in 10 games with eight starts and finished with 36 tackles, including seven tackles for loss as a sophomore. Carriker played in nine games as a backup defensive end in 2003, and showed impressive pass-rushing skills when healthy. Carriker redshirted in his first season at Nebraska.

2005 (Junior)
Carriker started all 12 games at the base end spot, and finished with 9.5 sacks for 84 yards and 17 tackles for loss for 96 yards. His 9.5 sacks tied for the Big 12 Conference lead and ranked 19th nationally. He also led Nebraska with 21 quarterback hurries, 10 more than any other Husker defender. Carriker’s 43 total tackles ranked seventh on the team and tied for the most among defensive linemen.

2004 (Sophomore)
Carriker made a strong impression on the new Husker staff during spring practice, capped by two sacks in the spring game. After a strong offseason that included being honored as the 2004 Nebraska Lifter of the Year, Carriker was hampered for the second straight season by an ankle injury. He played in 10 games with eight starts in the 2004 campaign, and finished with 36 tackles, including seven tackles for loss and three sacks for 18 yards. Carriker added seven quarterback hurries during his sophomore season.

2003 (Redshirt Freshman)
Carriker opened the 2003 season playing extensively in passing situations before injuring his ankle against Utah State in game two. He missed the next three games, before returning to action at Missouri.

2002 (Redshirt) Carriker redshirted in his first season at Nebraska.

Before Nebraska (Kennewick HS)
Carriker played quarterback and rush end for Coach Warren Hull at Kennewick High School. Carriker’s team did not win a game his senior year, but he still earned second-team All-Big 9 Conference honors on defense as a senior and played in the state all-star game. Carriker recorded 15 sacks, five pass breakups, four forced fumbles and 25 tackles for loss in his only season as a defensive end.

He was a three-year starter at quarterback and served as a team captain three years. He ran track one year and earned all-conference baseball honors three times as a designated hitter and first baseman. Academically, he was named to the Principal’s list. Carriker attended Big Red Football School in 2001, and also visited Washington State, Oregon and Oregon State before choosing the Huskers.

Personal
Carriker was born on May 6, 1984, in Hastings, Neb., his father’s hometown. Carriker moved to Kennewick, Wash., when he was three years old. Adam’s brother, Darren, lives in Hastings and most of his father’s family still resides in Nebraska. Carriker is majoring in business administration and has been named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll three times. Carriker has volunteered his time as part of Nebraska's hospital visitations and as a speaker during American Education Week.

Awards
2006 Preseason All-American (Playboy, Athlon, Lindy’s)
2006 Preseason First-Team All-Big 12 (Athlon, Lindy’s)
2006 Preseason Second-Team All-Big 12 (Sporting News)
Two-Time Lombardi Award Watch List (2005, 2006)
2006 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
2006 Chuck Bednarik Watch List
2006 Lott Trophy Watch List
2005 Nebraska Defensive MVP
2005 First-Team All-Big 12 (Associated Press, Dallas Morning News)
2005 Second-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, Kansas City Star, Austin American-Statesman, San Antonio Express News)
Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll (2003, 2005, 2006)
2004 Nebraska Lifter of the Year

Career Statistics 
Year   GP TKL  TFL SACK 
2002  DNP   -    -    -  
2003    9   3  1.0  1.0 
2004   10  36  7.0  3.0 
2005   12  43 17.0  9.5 
2006   14  52 16.0  7.0 
Totals 45 134 41.0 20.5

Strengths:
Adam Carriker has outstanding size, a big frame, posseses tremendous strength and is extremely powerful. Carriker holds his ground very well and is exceptional against the run. A solid work ethic which shows by playing each down to completion and never slowing down. Adam Carriker plays very instinctively, pursues well and is a solid tackler who uses his hands well. He is perhaps the most technically sound end in the 2007 NFL draft, he is extremely versatile and can play a number of different roles, positions and schemes on the defense. Very productive during his career in Nabraska and has played in many big games. Adam Carriker is a very tough guy and a hard worker with great potential.

Weaknesses:
Even though he has increased his speed in 2006 Adam is still not considered to be overly athletic and he lacks great timed speed. Scouts may think he is a bit of a tweener. between a DE / DT as he might be too tall and which gives him trouble protecting his lower body. Adam Carriker is not a great natural pass rusher, not explosive enough and doesn't have a great burst to close. Teams may worry about his rash of minor injuries he has faught through during his college career, so you might see him drop a few places in the draft.

Notes:
Adam Carriker might move to inside to tackle at the next level, but his best fit will probably come as a defensive end in a 3-4 scheme. He doesn't have the the look we are accustom to seeing in a pass rusher, but his tremendous skills and hard work should help him overcome many obsticals along the way. With many teams now moving to the 3-4 defense there will probably some heavy interest in a guy of his talents, we expect to see him selected early to mid first round in the 2007 draft.

Draft Year: 2007

Adam Carriker NFL Prospect Stats

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
19	Adam Carriker	Defensive End	6-6	300
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
1	13	St. Louis Rams	Nebraska	Kennewick, Washington

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