Adam Seward
Encyclopedia
Adam Hartford Seward is an American football
linebacker
who is currently a free agent
. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers
in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Nevada-Las Vegas
.
Seward has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts
and Jacksonville Jaguars
.
as well. In addition to football, he was a star athlete in track (shot put
and discus
), and won the Nevada state heavyweight title in wrestling.
, where he played four years for the Rebels and became a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Seward was known as a versatile player while in college, as he played all three linebacker positions. He was rewarded for his prowess with three All-Mountain West Conference
honors. When he graduated in 2004, he left as the all-time leader in tackles (433) in both UNLV and MWC history. He also had six sacks
, six forced fumble
s, four fumble recoveries, and two interceptions.
.
on March 21, 2009. He was released on August 22 when the team signed safety Marcus Paschal
.
on August 24, 2009. He was waived on November 24 2009.
, and was the co-captain of the squad which won the NCAA
Division II football title in 1978. He later was an assistant coach for UNLV from 1986—1989. Seward's mother, Amy, was a cheerleader for the Chicago Bears
.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
who is currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft
2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Nevada-Las Vegas
UNLV Rebels football
The UNLV Rebels football program is a college football team that represents the University of Nevada, Las Vegas . The team is currently a member of the Mountain West Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletics Association...
.
Seward has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
and Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Early years
In high school,Bonanza High School, Las Vegas, NV, Seward not only played linebacker, but fullbackFullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
as well. In addition to football, he was a star athlete in track (shot put
Shot put
The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action....
and discus
Discus
Discus, "disk" in Latin, may refer to:* Discus , a progressive rock band from Indonesia* Discus , a fictional character from the Marvel Comics Universe and enemy of Luke Cage* Discus , a freshwater fish popular with aquarium keepers...
), and won the Nevada state heavyweight title in wrestling.
College career
Seward attended college in his hometown of Las Vegas for the University of Nevada, Las VegasUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public, coeducational university located in the Las Vegas suburb of Paradise, Nevada, USA. The campus is located approximately east of the Las Vegas Strip. The institution includes a Shadow Lane Campus, located just east of the University Medical Center of...
, where he played four years for the Rebels and became a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Seward was known as a versatile player while in college, as he played all three linebacker positions. He was rewarded for his prowess with three All-Mountain West Conference
Mountain West Conference
The Mountain West Conference , popularly known as the Mountain West, is the youngest of the college athletic conferences affiliated with the NCAA’s Division I FBS . The MWC officially began operations in July 1999...
honors. When he graduated in 2004, he left as the all-time leader in tackles (433) in both UNLV and MWC history. He also had six sacks
Quarterback sack
In American football and Canadian football, a sack occurs when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass, or when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage in the "pocket" and the intent of what he was going to do is unclear...
, six forced fumble
Fumble
A fumble in American and Canadian football occurs when a player, who has possession and control of the ball loses it before being downed or scoring. By rule, it is any act other than passing, kicking or successful handing that results in loss of player possession...
s, four fumble recoveries, and two interceptions.
Carolina Panthers
Seward was drafted by Carolina in the 5th round (149th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
.
Indianapolis Colts
Seward signed with the Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
on March 21, 2009. He was released on August 22 when the team signed safety Marcus Paschal
Marcus Paschal
Marcus Paschal is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Seward signed with the Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on August 24, 2009. He was waived on November 24 2009.
Personal
His father, Tom, played for Eastern Illinois UniversityEastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a state university located in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1895 as the Eastern Illinois State Normal School, a teacher's college offering a two-year degree, Eastern Illinois University gradually expanded into a comprehensive university with a...
, and was the co-captain of the squad which won the NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
Division II football title in 1978. He later was an assistant coach for UNLV from 1986—1989. Seward's mother, Amy, was a cheerleader for the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.