Tarleton State University Athletics

Norfolk State:
Third Team All-MEAC in 2022 … Played two seasons with the Spartans … In 2022, played in all 11 games, recording 30 tackles (14 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss, a sack and two quarterback hurries … Had a season-best game in the season finale, matching a season-high in tackles (five), including a season-high two TFL … Earned his sack against Howard on Oct. 29 … In 2021, played in the first three games going for eight tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and two sacks … Made his Spartan debut at Toledo on Sept. 4, 2021, going for four tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2.5 TFL … Added two tackles at Wake Forest the next week … Helped the Spartans go 6-5, they’re first winning season since 2011.
 
Glenville State:
Began his collegiate career with three years at Glenville State … Played in 12 combined games, having his best year as a freshman, where he tallied 21 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and a forced fumble in seven games … Had his best game for the Pioneers on Sept. 29, 2018, against WV State, racking up nine tackles, 0.5 TFL and a pass breakup.
 
Paint Branch High School:
Two-way starter as an offensive guard and outside linebacker/defensive end … Three-sport athlete, also wrestled and participated on the track and field team.
 
Personal:
Is a 2018 graduate of Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, Maryland … Was on the honor roll in high school … Full name is Amadeu Alves Vital … Prefers to go by his nickname, Amede … Hometown is Burtonsville, Maryland … Son of Ngongo … Has two brothers, Joseph and Joshua, and two sisters, Sarah and Julia … Earning his master’s degree in information system … Born Aug. 19.