DOVER, Delaware -- Delaware State University inside linebacker Ernest Adjei (senior; Woodbridge, Virginia) knows a thing or two about the long road to success. A native of the Republic of Ghana in West Africa, Adjei has developed into one of the top defensive players and scholar-athletes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.After a stellar career at Garfield High School (Virginia), Adjei was forced to sit out his freshman year at Delaware State in 2009 to concentrate on his studies. When eligible to compete in 2010, he was first used an as undersized defensive lineman due to a rash of injuries along the Hornets’ front wall.
Adjei returned to his natural position at linebacker in 2011. That season, he was third on the team with 59 total tackles. His 2011 season was highlighted by a career-high 14 tackles (12 solo) vs. Morgan State.
Last season, Adjei added All-MEAC First Team to his resume’. He earned the honor after finishing seventh in the league with 93 tackles (8.5 pg) while competing in all 11 games. His efforts helped lead the Hornets to a 6-5 overall record in 2012, their first winning season in five years; and a tie for third in the MEAC with a 5-3 mark.
Adjei enters his senior season with 165 career tackles (104 solo) at DSU.
“Ernest is a key to our defense as an inside linebacker because he’s such a smart and physical player,” said Hornet defensive coordinator Mike Ketchum. “We place a great deal of responsibility on him and he works extremely hard as one of our senior leaders. We need another big year from him if we are to have success on defense this season.”
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“We improved a great deal as a defense last season and have high expectations for this year,” he said.
“The key to good defense is communication and we are working hard in camp to get everyone on the same page. Our goal is to be the top defense in the MEAC this season.”
Adjei, a Health Promotion major, has also found success through hard work in the classroom. He has been recognized as a Delaware State University and MEAC scholar-athlete the last two years.
The Hornets continue their 2013 preseason camp with a 2:15 p.m. practice on Tuesday at Alumni Stadium. The first camp scrimmage is set for Saturday (Aug. 17).
Delaware State kicks-off the 2013 season with the “First State Rivalry” at Delaware on Sep. 7. The contest starts at 3:30 p.m. and will be nationally televised by the NBC Sports Network.
The Hornets’ home opener is Oct. 5 against defending MEAC champ Bethune-Cookman. Game time is 2:00 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
Delaware State kicks-off the 2013 season with the “First State Rivalry” at Delaware on Sep. 7. The contest starts at 3:30 p.m. and will be nationally televised by the NBC Sports Network.
The Hornets’ home opener is Oct. 5 against defending MEAC champ Bethune-Cookman. Game time is 2:00 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
Delaware State kicks-off the 2013 season with the “First State Rivalry” at Delaware on Sep. 7. The contest starts at 3:30 p.m. and will be nationally televised by the NBC Sports Network.
The Hornets’ home opener is Oct. 5 against defending MEAC champ Bethune-Cookman. Game time is 2:00 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
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