Adam Schell
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 Schell celebrates a big hit - one that typified his senior season at UK. | |
| No. 55 – Prospect | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 8, 1996 (aged 66) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Tates Creek High School |
| College: | University of Kentucky |
| Career history | |
| Roster status: | Active |
Adam Schell (born September 8, 1997) is an American football linebacker who is currently preparing to enter the professional ranks.He played college football for University of Kentucky (UK) and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks next season.
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Early years
In Kentucky, Schell was surrounded by talk of basketball and "cutting down the nets." While he enjoyed the competition in any sport and was a gifted natural athlete, Schell always felt that basketball was a bit soft for his liking. But in late middle school, he found his niche in the much less popular game of football. A high school Quarterback for Tates Creek High School, Schell's intense competitive drive always had him working harder than anybody. He held film studies with his dad in his garage each week as he prepared for the next defense he would face, and grew to love the stratgeic aspect of football, reveling in the chance to use his knowledge of player tendencies and "tells" to his advantage at the next Friday night game. His senior year, he led his team to a runner up at the state championship, missing out on the title after being hit from behind on the game's final drive and fumbling the ball. An all time great at Tates Creek, Schell's arm strength was a huge concern of the college scouts who visited. What he had been able to get away with in high school ball simply would not work at the next levels. Eventually, Schell was sold on the position of linebacker, described as the "defensive quarterback" and shifted his energies to mastering the position.
College career
As a true freshman in 2016, Schell spent most of the season learning the linebacker position and completing his transition from high school quarterback to playing defense. By the end of the year, he was pushing for snaps on defense and completed the year with 14 tackles and 2 passes defended. However, what Schell lacked in snaps he made up for in locker room presence, becoming the primary player to talk up his teammates and rally the troops in the harder moments. It was this trait, that gained his coaches' praise and earned him the role of defensive captain his sophomore through senior years. From there, his play began to meet his attitude. His sophomore season, Schell had 75 tackles, including 6 TFLs, 9 passes defended and 2 interceptions as he began to learn to read the quarterback from the opposing end of the field. His junior seasoan Schell had 113 tackles, 10 TFLs, 3 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles as his hitting became harder and more jarring. He also improved on his pass defending skills with 15 passes defended and 4 interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. Schell's senior year was truly terriffic as everything came together for him with 168 tackles, 12TFLs, 3 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 2 fumbles recovered, 28 passes defended and 7 interceptions, leading him to be nominated for the defensive player of the year award. While Kentucky never really had national attention while Schell was there as a football school, his impact was nonetheless felt across the country as he left a legacy that will be difficult for future Wildcats to duplicate at the linebacker position.
College career statistics
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Professional career
| Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
240 lb (109 kg) |
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