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Gatorade 2016 - 2017: Player of the Year

Football - Alabama

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FOOTBALL

Jaylond Adams

Wide receiver/running back
MINOR HS
ADAMSVILLE, ALABAMA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

77

Receptions

150

Receiving yards

19

Receiving touchdowns
“Jaylond is the best football player in the state. His speed is what sets him apart. You can't defend him in man or zone. He is too fast to get a good hit on him." ”
Matt Plunkett
Head Coach
excellence star

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 177-pound senior wide receiver, running back and kick returner caught 77 passes for 1,502 yards and 19 touchdowns this past season, leading the Tigers (11-2) to the Class 6A state quarterfinals. Boasting 4.3 speed in the 40-yard dash, Adams

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Academic Achievement

Adams has maintained a B average in the classroom and represents one of the states top academic candidates in meeting the Gatorade awards broad criteria.

first place ribbon

Exemplary Character

He has volunteered locally with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and donated his time to an elementary school literacy-outreach program.