2023 National Scouting Combine Featured Athlete Joshua Adewumi, LB from Salisbury University

My name is Joshua Adewumi finished my degree and football career at Salisbury University. Finished at Salisbury with 125 tackles, 2 interceptions, 3.5 sacks, 12 PD, 2 FF, 2 FR,and  1 TD.

 

How’d you end up at your current school? What was the recruiting process like?

Coming out of high school I had some Division 1  interest and more than 10 Division 2 and Division 3 scholarship offers. I started my football career going to West Virginia Wesleyan (Division 2) and after my freshmen year transferred to Salisbury University due to some family circumstances at the time. 

 

What gives you an advantage over other athletes at OLB/LB/SS/Nickel? 

What gives me an advantage at the positions I play are that I can play anywhere on the defense. I have experience at multiple positions on the college level which gives any team o play for versatility. 

 

How does being a OLB/LB/SS/Nickel reflect itself in your personal life?

The versatility of positions on the football field reflect my personal life because other than football I am also a musician and have been playing the saxophone professionally for more than 8 years. 

 

How would you describe your work ethic?

I would describe my work ethic as very high. I pride myself on being the first one at practice and the last one to leave the field. During the summer going into the season I get in at least 3 workouts a day to get ready for the season. 

 

What do you hope to show people at the combine?

I hope to show people my versatility at my size. I am 6 foot 1 and weigh 225 pounds but I played defensive back all my life so I move as a defensive back. I hope to show my speed and explosiveness. I hold my school record on vertical jump and hope to show that at the combine. 

 

What was your Major?

My major was Exercise Science and minored in Music 

 

If you could make a positive impact on all of society what would it be and why?

If I could make a positive impact on all society I would emphasize the fact it is not all about the materialistic things but it is more about the lives you were able to impact while here on earth. So do as much as you can to help and bless others. 

 

What is something unique about you that people would find interesting?

Something unique about me that people would find interesting is I play more 8 different instruments. My football coach told to quit Music and focus on football. While at the same time my Music teacher told me to focus on Music instead of football. And I decided I can do both and exceed at both football and in music. 

 

Who is or has been the most influential person in your life?

The most influential person in my life has been my mom because of how hard she works to put food on the table. She works multiple jobs, went back to school and always cook to make sure there is food in the house. Sometimes I don’t know how she does it but one day I hope to pay her back.

 

How did you hear about the National Scouting Combine?

I have a personal trainer back in Maryland where I live. He advised me I should go to this combine as he went to this same combine a few years ago. He said the combine helped him get more exposure so I plan on doing the same to also help me get more exposure. 

2024 National Scouting Combine

February 18-22 held at Grand Park Events Center in Westifled, IN. Accepting draft eligible nominations now!
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