Joshua Adams

Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
6-4
Weight:
200
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Cambridge, Mass.
High School:
Chesire Academy (CT)

Talented player who had a solid season as a redshirt freshman in 2010 • However, he was unable to participate in spring practice after being diagnosed with ANCA Vasculitis, an auto-immune disorder that affects his kidneys, in January, 2011 • He is currently being treated by UNC Hospitals' Chief of Nephrology Dr. Ronald Falk, and UNC Director of Sports Medicine Dr. Mario Ciocca.

2010 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Strong, fast receiver who recovered from a season-ending shoulder injury in 2009 to become a consistent threat in the passing game • Appeared in all 13 games and started four, including the Music City Bowl vs. Tennessee • Finished the season with 19 receptions for 202 yards and two touchdowns • One of eight Tar Heels with 200 or more receiving yards • Had two receptions for eight yards vs. Tennessee • Caught three passes for 16 yards and his second touchdown of the season in the win at Duke • Also had his first three carries of the season for 30 yards, including a 15-yarder • Finished with two receptions for nine yards against NC State • Scored his first career touchdown in the win at Florida State, finishing with career highs of five catches and 91 yards • Also had a career-long 39-yard receptions against the Seminoles • Caught one pass for 23 yards in the William & Mary win • Had a 5-yard reception against East Carolina and an 8-yard catch against Georgia Tech • Caught four passes for 42 yards in the season opener against LSU.

2009 - Redshirt Season

Started his first two career games at wide receiver and had three catches for 49 yards before missing nine straight games with a shoulder injury • Received a medical redshirt for this season • Had a career-best 23-yard catch against East Carolina • Made two catches for 26 yards, including a long of 18, against The Citadel.

High School
SuperPrep All-America • Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl • Considered the No. 16 prospect in the country by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming • Ranked the No. 2 player in Connecticut and the No. 44 wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com • Played wide receiver and defensive back in high school • Hauled in 56 catches for 1,131 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior • Had 64 receptions for more than 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior • Caught 35 passes for 725 yards and six touchdowns and had 75 tackles as a sophomore • Was named the league's player of the year and earned all-state honors • Started seven games as a freshman and caught 18 passes for 350 yards and two touchdowns • Had nine interceptions as a defensive back as a freshman • Played his first three years at Cambridge (Mass.) Rindge & Latin before transferring to Cheshire for this final season • Coached by Paul Gonnella at Cambridge and Dan O'Day at Cheshire Academy • Was named the offensive MVP of the US Army All-American combine after his junior year • Competed in track and basketball • Ran the 100m, 200m, 400m and participated in the high jump and javelin.

Personal

Son of Susan and Timothy Adams • Born Jan. 5, 1991• People say he looks like actor Morrs Chestnut • Favorite NFL team is the Atlant Falcons • Would most like to guest star on CSI: Miami • New Year's resolution was to do nothing half-spirited • Before a game, he listens to music and visualizes what he needs to do on the field • Favorite website is Facebook.com •Enrolled in the General College.