Brian Adkins
Defensive Back / Central Missouri
Christopher Reiss: What are your measurements? (Height, Weight, 40 time)
Brian Adkins: 6’1, 210lbs, 4.47 40-yard dash time.
Christopher Reiss: During COVID-19, what have you been doing to prepare for this upcoming season?
Brian Adkins: I have been doing a lot of home workouts, but with the weight room just opening up near me I have been going 4 times a week and I also condition 3 times a week on top of everything else.
Christopher Reiss: When breaking down your film, what should stand out?
Brian Adkins: When you watch my film, you will see that I hustle on every single play. You will also see my competitiveness. I hate losing. The one thing I always say to myself is you never know when this play could be your last rep. I always think of that when I play.
Christopher Reiss: What schools showed interest in you coming out of high school?
Brian Adkins: The only school I wanted to go to was Western Illinois, but they gave a kid an offer. I ended up going to College of DuPage for two seasons until transferring to Central Missouri, where I currently play now.
Christopher Reiss: What made you transfer from UT-Martin to Central Missouri?
Brian Adkins: The season that I had at UT-Martin was not what I expected it to be. I had a buddy that actually goes to Central Missouri all four years. He told me to try to transfer to Central Missouri, and I did. The moment I got there, it was just a natural fit. I love the defensive scheme that Central Missouri runs. I also really enjoy the new young coaching staff that Central Missouri was able to build.
Christopher Reiss: In high school, what other positions do you play besides defensive back?
Brian Adkins: I played on both sides of the ball in high school. I played wide receiver and running back, but mainly wide receiver. One season, I had around 600 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns. I was also the special teams guy, I did kick return and punt return.
Christopher Reiss: In high school, what other sports did you play besides football?
Brian Adkins: I did track and field and played basketball my freshman and sophomore year. The events that I ran in track were the 100m and 200m. The events that I did for field were the long and triple jump. I was actually All-State for triple jump.
Christopher Reiss: What are the expectations for Central Missouri this year?
Brian Adkins: National Championship at the Division-II level. We have the coaching staff and the players to win it all for sure. We had the best offense in Division-II last season and most of them are returning. Plus, we added a few key players on defense that should help out a bunch. I think that we can win the Division-II National Championship.
Christopher Reiss: Is there anyone on Central Missouri that we should keep our eye out for this season?
Brian Adkins: TE/P Zach Davidson, RB Devante Turner, and RB Koby Wilkerson.
Christopher Reiss: How would you describe your overall football career?
Brian Adkins: I would have to say bumpy. In high school, I was a three-year varsity starter at defensive back. During the time, my high school team was not doing so well. Coach asked me to play running back my junior year, and I did. I did not think about my career in the future. I only thought of the present. After my high school days, I went to JUCO. We had 16 guys go D-I, so it was hard to get on the field my first year. The next season, I had 7 interceptions and 2 kick return touchdowns, statically I was first in the nation. After the season that I had last year, I regained a bunch of my confidence.
Christopher Reiss: What is the highlight of your career?
Brian Adkins: In high school, there was a game that I had a 65-yard pick six, an 82-yard kick return, and a 40-yard receiving touchdown all in the same game. It was the best game I think I have ever played.
Christopher Reiss: What are some strengths of your game?
Brian Adkins: I would have to say, when the ball is in the air, I turn into a ball hawk. Most players would go for the swat down. I get the interception. That is why I had 7 last season.
Christopher Reiss: What are some assets of your game that you are trying to improve?
Brian Adkins: My eye discipline is something I am trying to perfect as my career goes on. I believe if I can perfect my eye discipline, I can be a very dangerous player on the field.
Christopher Reiss: What do you enjoy most about football?
Brian Adkins: What I enjoy most about football has to be the brotherhood that you build with your teammates and coaches. After football you will have some of these friends until the day you die.
Christopher Reiss: What are you majoring in?
Brian Adkins: I am majoring in general studies.
Christopher Reiss: What does life after football look like for you?
Brian Adkins: My goal is to play professional football. After my professional football career, I would be a family-oriented man.
Christopher Reiss: What or who motivates you?
Brian Adkins: My family motivates me the most, especially my mother. I saw the way she raised my give siblings and myself. I also had aunts and uncles live with us as well. It was really motivating to see how she handled everything. When I get big one day, I would give back to my family, especially my mother.
Christopher Reiss: Is there a player that you look up to that currently plays in the NFL?
Brian Adkins: Jamal Adams, safety for the New York Jets.
Christopher Reiss: What is your favorite NFL team?
Brian Adkins: The Chicago Bears, I am from Chicago.
Christopher Reiss: Who is your favorite NFL player of all-time?
Brian Adkins: Ed Reed. I was younger when I watched him pla,y but when that boy is on the field, he is a serious ball hawk.
Christopher Reiss: What are some hobbies of yours?
Brian Adkins: I work out a bunch and I am not home a lot, but when I am home I enjoy playing Playstation with my friends and teammates. When I was younger, I rescued a dog. The dog is my best friend. I take my dog to the park or for walks all the time. I also enjoy spending time with my family when I am at home.
Christopher Reiss: On game-day, what is your go-to artist?
Brian Adkins: Meek Mill, he goes hard.
