Grady Adamson committed to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets last Saturday, becoming the Yellow Jackets' second commitment in the 2025 class. Adamson is a three-star prospect out of Oklahoma State who plays for the Deer Creek Antlers. He had an impressive junior season with 2,565 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also rushed for 577 yards and seven touchdowns, leading his team to the semifinals. This is why he chose to play baseball at Georgia Tech.
“Before I got the offer, I was emailing Coach Weinke for a little while. I think it was about two weeks ago, we visited them. We went to campus and toured it and “I met with all the coaches. We met with the key coach and after a good talk, he invited me into his office there,” Adamson said. “I think the vision that coach Brent Key has there and the knowledge that the offensive line has. This is a good place for me to grow and where I can definitely learn from these guys who have a lot of experience. I think.”
Adamson is looking forward to learning from great football minds and really enjoyed the atmosphere when he visited a few weeks ago.
“Coach Weinke has the knowledge of being a quarterback on and off the field and how to deal with the other effects of being a quarterback. Just the knowledge and guidance he can provide will help Georgia Tech… College has a big plus. Coach Buster Faulkner made me feel like I belonged in the system and was performing at a high level. Having Coach Buster and Coach Weinke made me feel very comfortable. “I think we can build a strong offense. We definitely have some good guys to be around every day. I felt like the atmosphere on the team was good guys to be around and work with every day.” Adamson said.
His playing days began at a young age in California, before moving to Oklahoma seven years ago to play at Deer Creek.
“I've always grown up with football. My dad has coached for the past 20 years. It's something I couldn't live without. “I've spent the last seven years playing with them at Deer Creek in Oklahoma. We used to play together,” Adamson said, “I was actually born in Connecticut and lived in California for about seven years. I played flag football in California, but… I didn’t make any tackles until I got to Oklahoma.”
“I think most people underestimate it (Oklahoma football). We play pretty big-time football. We have a good coach and a really good staff. They play our part every week. They get us ready, and on Friday we go out and play. There's usually a lot of people. It's a big deal in Oklahoma,” Adamson said.
What makes Adamson special is his ability to improvise plays. He can do what he wants and never wavers under pressure. It doesn't matter what the defense throws at him because he's ready.
“I would say keep the play alive. If something goes wrong or something messes up, I think you can take advantage of it and extend the play. “When I was a kid, I played flag football. I think even though I was playing, I saw the guys downfield and just threw it to them and ran around trying to get a touchdown,” Adamson said. I think there is a person in charge attached. In second grade, I was probably feeling a little happier and trying to come out of it. I think the results will come if you just know your own aggressiveness and trust your teammates. ”
He comes from a football background and a great family that instilled in him incredible values. Adamson credits them with motivating him, why he thrives on the soccer field, and why he takes his academics so seriously.
“Both of my parents went to Ivy League schools. They've always had pretty high grades academically. They're doing it for their family. The hard work and sacrifices they put in. I just want to prove that they have a reason for their sacrifices and show off what they've done for me. Also, keep praising them. Without the sacrifices they've made. If I had, I wouldn't be here,” Adamson said.
In terms of success on the football field, he gives a lot to QB coach and offensive coordinator Jake Hayes.
“He came to Deer Creek my freshman year. My freshman year of high school was actually his. Definitely, I've grown a lot offensively over the last few years. I've learned a lot from his system. “Learning and experiencing film and classes with him has definitely improved my game a lot. We wouldn't be the same offense without him,” Adamson said.
Adamson is enjoying a great spring so far, garnering national attention from Andrew Ivins (247Sports) at DFW's Under Armor camp and being named a three-star recruit through 247Sports. He has a lot of upside and has the potential to take it to the next level. He continues his development with each appearance as a starter and has his sights set on parts of his game and goals for 2024.
“I want to work on the mental side and learn more about defense. I will continue to improve my footwork, fundamentals and how I throw the ball, but being able to read defenses and being on the same page with the coaches will definitely be a good tool.” I think so,” Adamson said. “It would be great to get 30 touchdowns and maybe a few thousand yards. I think in terms of our team goals, it's just continuity on the offensive end and staying on the same page. As a team, we want to do well this year.” I think we have a chance to keep it under control and continue to win in the playoffs and do our best.”
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