Nick Adamle keeps the Wheaton lineman tradition alive

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Nick Adamle is yet another from a long line of outstanding lineman produced at the two Wheaton high schools.

The nephew of former NFL running back and current Chicago sportscaster Mike Adamle, the Falcons’ rock-solid guard wants something the Falcons’ crosstown rivals Wheaton-Warrenville South garnered last fall: a Class 8A state championship.

“The No. 1 thing is that he is a great kid,” said Wheaton North coach Matt Foster. “Everything with him starts from the inside out. He has great character and a great work ethic. He is a heck of a good leader.”

Adamle, who is headed to Northwestern next fall, is emblematic of a newer generation of athletes unfathomable to lineman of yesteryear: a 290-pound high school guard.

“Truthfully, I can’t say enough about him,” continued Foster. He is just an awesome kid. I think he has fantastic athletic skills for a kid his size.”

The Falcons open with Addison Trail at home.

Expectation for the season: The ultimate goal would be a state championship

Career highlight: The career highlight thus far would be choosing Northwestern.

Strengths as a player: I love locking onto defensive lineman and punishing them into the ground.

Favorite NFL player: Steve Hutchinson

Biggest rival: Wheaton Warrenville South

Most influential person in his career: My current offensive line coach, Coach Kadera.

Superstitions: none

Is offense or defense easier: I started on offense as a freshman. Offense comes a little more naturally to me

Role model: LeBron James

Collegiate position: Guard

Favorite sport other than football: Basketball

Hobbies: Hanging out with my friends

Ultimate goal: Someday I would like to play in the NFL