Post-OSU Update: Mike Adams was the 56th overall pick (2nd-rounder) in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Adams played 53 games (21 starts) for the Steelers and Bears across four NFL seasons. (updated: Aug. 2025)

Jersey #: 75 (2009-11), 74 (2008)

Major: Criminology (2011), Undeclared (2008-10)

Weight: 320 (2011), 300 (2010), 322 (2009), 310 (2008)

2011 Media Guide: Veteran offensive lineman who continues to improve with experience … 17 career starts … will miss the first five games of the season with an NCAA suspension.

2010: Second-year starter at left tackle … first team all-Big Ten … Jim Parker lineman of week: Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa … third-year letterman.

2010 Media Guide: Promising offensive lineman who continues to improve with experience … will share time with J.B. Shugarts at left tackle and with Marcus Hall at right tackle this spring … made great strides during the offseason in terms of conditioning and physicality … worked primarily at left tackle last season.

2009: Made first start against Illinois … did not play against Minnesota, New Mexico State, Penn State because of a knee injury … returned to action vs. Iowa … scout team workhorse: USC … second-year letterwinner.

2009 Media Guide: Promising young offensive lineman who got a taste of competition as a true freshman … worked this spring at left tackle.

2008: Played in four games as a true freshman … sidelined by shoulder injury … first year letterman.

High School: Blue-chip offensive line prospect … enrolled at OSU in March … helped Coffman to a 13-1 record and the state semifinals … all-Ohio as a junior and senior … all-metro, all-district and all-OCC … U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Parade and EA Sports All-America … Detroit Free Press “Best of the Midwest” No. 1 … USA Today all-USA … Top 100 national ranking from ESPN, Scout, Rivals, PrepStar, Superprep … Buckeye BlueChip.

Personal: Son of Heidi Taylor … says his Aunt Jean is the most inspirational person in his life … says singing is his hidden talent … grilled cheese is the dish he makes best.