| Adrian Colbert |
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RS Freshman
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| Hometown:
Mineral Wells, Texas
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| High School:
Mineral Wells
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| Height / Weight:
6-2 / 200
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| Position:
DB
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| Experience:
Fr.-RS
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A second-year defensive back ... rated as one of the top safeties in the nation coming out of high school ... tabbed the No. 20 safety in the nation by ESPNU.
FRESHMAN(2012)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Chuck Lawrence at Mineral Wells ... two-time all-district at multiple positions ... ranked as the 20th-best safety by ESPNU ... a member of the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 (state's top prospects) ... three-year starter who compiled 228 tackles, seven INTs, two sacks, 17 PBUs, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one FG block and four TDs on defense ...tallied 580 rushing yards and 10 TDs and 28 catches for 580 yards and six TDs on offense ... named first-team all-district 7-3A at tight end and return man as a senior ... helped Mineral Wells to an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs ... tallied 580 rushing yards and 10 TDs while catching 28 passes for 580 yards and six TDs ... also recorded 90 tackles, four INTs, nine PBUs, one forced fumble and one TD ... returned six punts for 172 yards and one TD while returning nine kickoffs for 252 yards and one TD ... named second-team all-district 7-3A at defensive back as a junior ... helped Mineral Wells an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs ... tallied 89 tackles, two sacks, one INT, three PBUs, two fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, one FG block and two TDs at safety and kick returner ... tallied 49 tackles, two INTs, five PBUs and one TD at cornerback and kick returner as a sophomore ... a four-year letterman in track and field ... 3A state champion in the 400m (48.27) as a junior ... also helped Mineral Wells place eighth in the 4x100m and ninth in the 4x400m as a junior ... district champion in the 4x100m, 4x200m and 4x400m as a sophomore ... regional qualifier in the 4x100m and 4x400m as a freshman ... a two-time first-team academic all-district selection.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 5 ... born in Wichita Falls and lived there until seventh grade ... volunteered for the Salvation Army and youth football camps ... worked at concession stands at youth football games ... enjoys video games, listening to music and reading.
THE COLBERT FILE
Nickname: Flash, after winning the state 400m
My dream as a college football player: Win the National Championship
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and stretch
If I were to play another sport it would be: Track and field
Favorite show: SportsCenter
I can't believe I watch: Storage Wars
Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights, all Transformers movies
Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans, The Express
Favorite actor: Will Smith
Favorite musical artist: Drake, Young Jeezy, Lil Boosie
Favorite song: Uptown by Drake
Sports hero: Barry Sanders
Favorite superhero: Flash
Favorite video game: Madden
Favorite vehicle: Lamborghini
Favorite cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny
Nobody knows how much I like to: Run
I came to Texas because: It's where my heart belongs
