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Sports Stars of Tomorrow Viewer Submission: Myles Adams

July 21, 2018
Myles Adams balanced football aspirations with his dream of becoming an eye doctor after losing his mother to an eye disease.

Myles Adams lost his mother to an eye disease five years ago. That tragedy didn't end his dreams—it expanded them. The Bloomington High School North athlete in Indiana wanted to play in the NFL and become an eye doctor.

On the field, Adams contributed at running back and linebacker, showcasing the versatility that college programs value. His goal: earn a football scholarship that would fund his path to medical school, honoring his mother's memory through both athletics and academics.