Adam S. Terry (born September 1, 1982) is an American former professional

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player who was an

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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and was selected by the

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in the second round of the

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. He was also a member of the

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and

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Early life

Terry attended Queensbury High School in Queensbury,

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. As a junior, he was a first-team All-Conference pick and a first-team All-State selection, and was named an All-East selection by Prep Football Report.

College career

Terry played

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, where he started in the final 35 games of his career there. He earned a degree in history.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Terry was selected by the

in the second round (64th overall) in the

. In his rookie season, he played in seven games. In the 2006 season he played in all 16 regular season games and was part of an offensive line that only allowed 17 sacks, a franchise record. Furthermore, that season the Ravens rushed for 1,637 yards and 11 touchdowns. However, Terry continued to struggle with injuries, which led to his departure.

Indianapolis Colts

Terry signed with the

on March 12, 2010. Terry was cut by Colts following Training Camp.

San Diego Chargers

Signed on September 5, 2010, following his release from the Colts, Terry spent two games in San Diego before being released to make room for receiver Kelley Washington on November 4.

Tennessee Titans

On August 15, 2011, he signed with the

, but he was released by the team on September 3, 2011.

References

2. Queensbury's Terry a Raven." Albany Times Union lbany, NYApril 24, 2005: C1. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. February 4, 2014.

External links

Ravens bioSan Diego iio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Terry, Adam 1982 births Living people People from Queensbury, New York Players of American football from New York (state) American football offensive tackles Syracuse Orange football players Baltimore Ravens players Indianapolis Colts players San Diego Chargers players Jacksonville Jaguars players Tennessee Titans players