| Curtis Adams | |
| Number: | 42 |
| Position: | Running back |
| Birth Date: | April 30, 1962 |
| Birth Place: | Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 0 |
| Weight Lb: | 198 |
| College: | Central Michigan |
| Draftyear: | 1985 |
| Draftround: | 8 |
| Draftpick: | 207 |
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| Highlights: |
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| Statlabel1: | Rushing yards |
| Statvalue1: | 907 |
| Statlabel2: | Rushing average |
| Statvalue2: | 3.5 |
| Statlabel3: | Touchdowns |
| Statvalue3: | 7 |
| Pfr: | AdamCu00 |
Curtis Ladonn Adams (born April 30, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas.
Adams was born on April 30, 1962, in Muskegon, Michigan. He attended Orchard View High School.
In 1982, Adams was a second-team All-American selection by the UPI and was named Mid-American Conference "Offensive Player of the Year". He was first in team all-MAC selection three straight years. Curtis gained 1,090, 1,431, and 1,204 yards in his final three seasons at Central Michigan. At Central Michigan, Adams set multiple school records:
Drafted in the eighth round of the 1985 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers,[1] [2] Curtis played four seasons in the NFL totaling 907 yards and seven touchdowns rushing and 76 yards on nine receptions. His best game in the NFL came on a nationally televised Thursday night game on November 20, 1986, against the Los Angeles Raiders. Although the Chargers lost, Curtis rushed 26 times for 93 yards and three touchdowns.