Ravens Sign Spencer Adkins

Naples High School graduate and former University of Miami Hurricanes linebacker Spencer Adkins has been signed to a reserve-futures contract by the Baltimore Ravens, according to the Baltimore Sun.

Adkins was waived by the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 31. Players on reserve-futures contracts can work out with teams beginning in the offseason.

Adkins was a sixth-round draft pick in 2009 by the Falcons, and had 15 tackles in 24 games, most of those on special teams. He started Atlanta's playoff loss to the Giants last year due to an injury. He played in all four preseason games, registering four tackles, including two in the preseason finale against Jacksonville.
At Miami, Adkins dealt with injuries and had 72 tackles including 10 for loss. five sacks and one interception in 31 games.

In his senior year of high school in 2004, Adkins made 11 sacks -- four in one game -- and 19 tackles for a loss. As a junior, he had 80 tackles and 12 sacks. Adkins, who didn't play organized football until high school, was rated as the No. 7 outside linebacker in the nation and No. 87 in the nation, regardless of position, by Rivals.com. Adkins picked Miami over Florida, Florida State, and Georgia.


(naplesnews.com)