Adam returned to Tech last year following a three-and-a-half year stint in the U.S. Army, and will make his debut for the Golden Eagles in the 2011 season where he is expected to see planty of action at tight end...a 2005 graduate of Livingston Academy, he originally attended Tech for a year-and-a-half (and worked in the Sports Information office) before enlisting in the Army...back at Tech for the 2010 Fall semester, he sat out his first season on the roster...worked during the fall season with the scout team and was in action for spring drills...has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

AT TECH (In 2010): On the roster in 2010 but not eligible to play...worked with the scout team.

BEFORE TECH: Spent three-and-a-half years in the U.S. Army, including 18 months active duty downrange in Iraq...achieved the rank of Corporal with the 844th Engineer Battalion, and saw action in combat security and personal security assigned to the 555th Engineer Company...now serving in U.S. Army Reserves.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterman at Livingston Academy under coach Matt Eldridge, lining up at defensive end, tight end and offensive tackle...twice named all-region and earned all-state as a senior...three-year starter, he had 220 career tackles for the Wildcats, helping compile a 35-14 record with appearances in the TSSAA playoffs all three seasons.

PERSONAL: The son of Roger Hunter...birthdate is July 20, 1987...full name is Adam Curtis Hunter...majoring in sports administration.