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High school career

Carriker attended Kennewick High School, where he played Quarterback and defensive end. In his only season at defensive end (his senior season), he recorded 25 tackles, 15 sacks, and four forced fumbles in a winless season. Regardless, he was named to 2nd-team All-Big 9 Honors. Carriker visited Oregon, Oregon State and Washington State before finally deciding to commit to Nebraska.

College career

Carriker redshirted in 2002. In college sports, a player may redshirt one athletic season. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

In 2003, Carriker began to play extensively, until he injured his ankle against Utah State. He returned with a vengeance three games later, and recorded 2 tackles against Iowa State before he broke out against Colorado. Carriker finished the season with with three tackles and three quarterback hurries. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2004, Carriker impressed the coaching staff enough in training camp to become the starter at right end. However, he was hampered by his ankle once again. He had eight starts out of 10 games in his sophomore season, finishing with 36 tackles and 3 sacks. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2005, Carriker started all 12 games at right defensive end. He eventually finished with 9.5 sacks, 17 tackles for loss (TFL), and 26 tackles. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In, 2006, Carriker was predicted to be one of the best defensive ends in NCAA Division-I. He garnered pre-season All-American honors from Athlon. Carriker started all 14 games and earned once again, AP All-Big 12 First Team honors. Carriker ended his season with 52 tackles, 16 TFL's and seven sacks. He was named Big-12 Linemen of the Year. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

After the season, Carriker dominated the Senior Bowl week in Mobile, Alabama. He showed off his rare blend of size and speed, frustrating offensive tackles all week. He proved to be a disruptive force during the game itself. Carriker had a great showing at the NFL Combine and his draft stock rose tremendously. Due to his rare physical abilities, Carriker may be the best 3-4 DE prospect to come out of college since Richard Seymour, and looks to be an even more athletic clone of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Smith.

College Statistics

Defensive Stats

NFL Career

Carriker was selected 13th overall by the Rams in the 2007 NFL Draft. 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... The 2007 NFL Draft will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. ...

External links

• Adam Carriker Nebraska Cornhusker Bio
• 2007 NFL Draft Adam Carriker Scouting Report