Tarleton State University Athletics

Adkins started every game all three years at left tackle, earning First Team All-Conference in a unanimous selection in 1984, in addition to First Team All-Conference honors in 1983. He was an All-American in 1984, the conference’s Most Valuable Lineman, an All-District player and a team captain. His 1984 team played in the Aztec Bowl in Olympic Stadium in Mexico City. As an offensive lineman, Adkins was voted the Most Valuable Offensive Player.