Adrian Madise Explained

Number:82
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:23 March 1980
Birth Place:Lancaster, Texas
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:215
High School:Lancaster (TX)
College:TCU
Draftyear:2003
Draftround:5
Draftpick:158
Pastteams:
Afl:10241
Pfr:MadiAd00

Adrian James Madise (born March 23, 1980) is a former American football wide receiver. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football at TCU.

Early life

Madise attended Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Texas.

College career

He played college football at TCU.[1] He caught 50 passes for 819 yards and five touchdowns his junior year in 2001, and 32 passes for 524 yards and two touchdowns his senior year in 2002.[2]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Madise was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round, with the 158th overall pick, of the 2003 NFL draft. In June 2003, he signed a five-year contract with the Broncos.[3] He played in 11 games for the Broncos in 2003, catching two passes for 10 yards, returning five kicks for 137 yards and rushing once for 10 yards. His longest gain for the Broncos was an 83-yard kickoff return.[4] Madise also fumbled once and recorded one solo tackle.

On September 5, 2004, Madise was suspended four games for using anabolic steroids.[5] He was reinstated on October 4.[6] He was waived by the Broncos on October 11, 2004.[6]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Madise signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 12, 2004. He was waived on October 19, 2004. He was later re-signed by the Buccaneers on January 7, 2005. Madise was waived again on August 8, 2005.[6]

Tennessee Titans

Madise was signed by the Tennessee Titans on August 9, 2005. He was waived on August 29, 2005.[6]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Madise later signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) but was released on June 4, 2006.[7]

Austin Wranglers

Madise signed with the Austin Wranglers of the Arena Football League in November 2006.[8] He was waived on February 11, 2007.[9]

Washington Redskins

Madise signed with the Washington Redskins on May 7, 2007. He was waived by the Redskins on May 10, 2007.[6]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Madise was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL on May 7, 2008.[10] However, he was released later in May.[11]

Coaching career

Madise has served a variety of coaching roles at different high schools in Texas. He was also an assistant coach at Lamar.[12] He was named the new head coach at Hillcrest High School in Dallas in March 2024.[13]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dan Noxon. TCU receiver catches a break, runs with it: Madise's clutch grabs in late season helped deliver Frogs to bowl. The Dallas Morning News. December 22, 2001.
  2. Web site: Adrian Madise . sports-reference.com . June 4, 2024.
  3. News: Broncos sign receiver Adrian Madise to five-year deal. Associated Press Archive. June 17, 2003 .
  4. News: Anthony Cotton. BRONCOS NOTES: More involvement set for rookie WR Madise. Denver Post. October 24, 2003.
  5. Web site: Madise suspended 4 games . 9news.com . September 6, 2004 . June 4, 2024.
  6. Web site: Adrian Madise . pro-football-reference.com . June 4, 2024.
  7. Web site: Bombers Trim Roster . bluebombers.com . June 4, 2006 . June 4, 2024.
  8. Web site: Wranglers add five more players for 2007 . oursportscentral.com . November 7, 2006 . August 12, 2016.
  9. Web site: Historical Team Transactions . arenafan.com . June 4, 2024.
  10. Web site: TICATS SIGN FOUR FROM FLORIDA FREE AGENT CAMP . cfl.ca . May 7, 2008 . June 4, 2024.
  11. Web site: More Cuts . theblackandgoldreport1.blogspot.com . June 4, 2024.
  12. Web site: Adrian Madise . lamarcardinals.com . June 4, 2024.
  13. Web site: South Oak Cliff coach Adrian Madise named new head coach at Hillcrest . oakcliff.advocatemag.com . March 29, 2024 . June 4, 2024.