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Adams led the Holy Cross defense with 109 total tackles on the season, including 91 solo stops, 13 tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and three pass breakups. Adams ranked sixth in the nation in solo tackles, 23rd in total tackles and 47th in tackles for loss. He
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Adams started all 11 games on the season and was named All-Patriot League by the Sports
Xchange. He led the team with 115 total tackles on the year, including 97 solo stops and four tackles for loss. He led the nation in solo tackles, while ranking 21st in total tackles.
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reached double-figures in tackles seven times on the season, while leading the team in tackles in nine out of 11 games. Over the course of his four-year career as a
Crusader, Adams totaled 317 total tackles, 257 solo stops, 19 tackles for loss and 2 INT’s.
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