Adam Kusler

Height:
6-2
Weight:
225
Position:
Linebacker
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Sioux Falls, S.D.
High School:
Roosevelt H.S.
Major:
Construction Management

PRONUNCIATION

HONORS AND AWARDS

Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award (2021)
MVFC Honor Roll (2020-21, 2021, 2022)

2022: Again contributed as a backup linebacker and special teams performer ... played in the final 14 games of the season ... posted season-high three tackles, including a solo stop for loss of a yard, in Hobo Day victory over Indiana State ... also was credited with a tackle in Football Championship Subdivision playoff opener versus Delaware

2021: Earned first varsity letter after playing in 14 of 15 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams ... recorded two tackles and broke up a pass in season opener at Colorado State ... registered career-high five tackles and added a pass breakup in Beef Bowl win over Dixie State ... made lone tackle against a Missouri Valley Football Conference opponent in road win at Youngstown State ... began Football Championship Subdivision playoff action with three-tackle performance in home win against UC Davis

2020-21: Redshirted, but was able to play in three games during first season in the Jackrabbit football program ... made collegiate debut in game at North Dakota ... saw action primarily on special teams and did not register any statistics

BEFORE SDSU: Adam (last name is pronounced COOSE-ler) set the Roosevelt career record for tackles with 269 over three seasons ... a two-time first-team all-state honoree and member of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader Elite 45, he racked up 127 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks with 2 interceptions as a senior ... also served as a team captain for two seasons ... academic all-state honoree ... twin brother, Aaron, also is a freshman on the Jackrabbit football team