Pronunciation: bell-a-me

Major: Family Resource Management (2012), Undeclared (2009-11)

Weight: 292 (2012), 302 (2011), 295 (2010), 280 (2009)

2012 Media Guide: Adam is a fourth-year junior and a veteran of 26 games played.

2011: Played in 13 games last season and was a 10-game starter for the Buckeyes at one defensive
tackle position … he recorded 25 tackles, including a career-best four against Miami … he had a sack (-7) of Russell Wilson in the big win over Wisconsin and he also had a pass break-up and a fumble recovery.

2011 Media Guide: defensive tackle prospect who is making great progress along the Buckeye front line.

2010: Played behind John Simon at tackle in the defensive line rotation … 11 tackles for season … recorded 3 tackles against Eastern Michigan … TFL and 4 tackles in Indiana win … first-year letterman.

2010 Media Guide: Defensive tackle prospect who is making great progress along the Buckeye front line … will work during spring practice at right tackle behind John Simon.

2009: Redshirted for the Rose Bowl and Big Ten champions … scout team workhorse: Illinois … Top Ten Tenacious twice.

High School: Dominant lineman on both sides of the ball … team captain who led Coach Bob Mihalik’s Greenmen to a 13-2 record and the Division III state title … 90 tackles, 15 TFL, 5 sacks, 14 QB hurries, 92% blocking efficiency as a senior … first team all-Ohio, all-CVC league … Portage County defensive player of the year … team MVP as a junior and senior … Super Prep Midwest Top 50 … Big 33 team … Plain Dealer Gridiron Heroes … also plays ice hockey and baseball … honor roll student.

Personal: Son of Susan and Keith Bellamy.