{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Adam Prentice | image = Adam Prentice.jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Prentice with the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2020 | current_team = Denver Broncos | number = 46 | position = [[Fullback (gridiron football)|Fullback]] | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|1|16}} | birth_place = [[Fresno, California]], U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 0 | weight_lb = 245 | high_school = [[Clovis High School (Clovis, California)|Clovis (CA)]] | college = {{ubl|[[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State]] (2015–2019)|[[South Carolina Gamecocks football|South Carolina]] (2020)}} | undraftedyear = 2021 | pastteams = * [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})* * [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2021}}–{{NFL Year|2024}}) * Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2025}}–present) | status = Active | highlights = | statleague = NFL | statseason = 2025 | statweek = | statlabel1 = [[Rushing yards]] | statvalue1 = 70 | statlabel2 = [[Average|Rushing average]] | statvalue2 = 3.7 | statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]] | statvalue3 = | statlabel4 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]] | statvalue4 = 14 | statlabel5 = [[Receiving yards]] | statvalue5 = 90 | statlabel6 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]] | statvalue6 = | statlabel7 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]] | statvalue7 = 27 | pfr = PrenAd00 }}

'''Adam M. Prentice''' (born January 16, 1997) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[Fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State Rams]] and [[South Carolina Gamecocks football|South Carolina Gamecocks]] and was signed by the Broncos as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2021. He has also played for the [[New Orleans Saints]].

In addition to his usage as a fullback, Prentice has also occasionally played [[running back]] (halfback/tailback), often playing running back either as a situational ballcarrier or a pass blocker/pass protector.

==Early life== Prentice was born in Fresno on January 16, 1997, to Renae and Gary Prentice. He graduated from [[Clovis High School (California)|Clovis High]] in 2015, receiving the Bnai Brith award from Fresno County for his outstanding community service, excelling academically, in track, wrestling, and football. Prentice would place 5th in the Valley in the shot put, 2nd in the state in wrestling, and was the Fresno Bee defensive player of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boogaard |first=Andy |date=May 19, 2015 |title=Clovis' Adam Prentice named B'nai B'rith winner in emotional night |url=https://www.fresnobee.com/sports/high-school/article21354240.html |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=Fresno Bee}}</ref> Prentice would lose his father Gary suddenly to cancer his senior year at Clovis High. The memory of his father would inspire Prentice throughout college.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mellon |first=Brianna |date=November 28, 2020 |title=Good Sports: Former Clovis Cougar Adam Prentice playing his 6th year of college football at South Carolina |url=https://abc30.com/good-sports-adam-prentice/8315700/ |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=ABC30 Fresno}}</ref>

==College career== Prentice began his collegiate career at [[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State]]. He join the team as a walk-on and [[redshirted]] his true freshman season. Prentice was named the Rams' starting fullback and awarded a scholarship before suffering a season-ending injury shortly before the start of his redshirt freshman season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lyell |first=Kelly |date=August 26, 2016 |title=CSU loses starting fullback to season-ending injury |url=https://www.coloradoan.com/story/sports/csu/football/2016/08/26/csu-loses-starting-fullback-season-ending-injury/89413916/ |access-date=September 1, 2021 |website=The Coloradoan |language=en-US}}</ref> Prentice served as Colorado State's primary fullback for the next three seasons before transferring to South Carolina as a graduate transfer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bezjak |first=Lou |date=December 30, 2019 |title=South Carolina adds another grad transfer from Colorado State, this time a fullback |url=https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article238837453.html |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=TheState.com}}</ref> At South Carolina Prentice was named Offensive Player of the game in their historic victory vs Auburn. Prentice finished his masters in structural engineering at South Carolina.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kendall |first=Josh |date=October 21, 2020 |title=South Carolina's unlikely offensive star: Adam Prentice excels in the dirty work |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2150521/2020/10/21/south-carolinas-unlikely-offensive-star-adam-prentice-excels-in-the-dirty-work/ |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=The Athletic}}</ref>

==Professional career== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 5 | height in = 11 1/2 | weight = 251 | dash = 4.83 | ten split = 1.68 | twenty split = 2.75 | shuttle = 4.58 | cone drill = 7.22 | vertical = 35.5 | broad ft = 9 | broad in = 8 | bench = 21 | arm span = 32 | hand span = 9 1/8 | note = All values from [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Draft Scout Adam Prentice College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1025141&DraftYear=2021 |access-date=January 6, 2024 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref> }}

===Denver Broncos (first stint)=== Prentice was signed by the [[Denver Broncos]] as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Trickel |first=Erick |date=May 3, 2021 |title=Broncos' 11 Undrafted Free Agents: What Fans Need to Know |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/denver-broncos-11-undrafted-free-agents-breakdown |access-date=September 1, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> He was waived by the Broncos on August 31.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 31, 2021 |title=Broncos make series of roster transactions to reach 53-man limit |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-roster-transactions-to-reach-53-man-limit |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref>

===New Orleans Saints=== Prentice was claimed off of waivers by the [[New Orleans Saints]] on September 1, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Luke |date=September 1, 2021 |title=Saints claim fullback Adam Prentice off waivers from Denver |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_cb0d47aa-0b41-11ec-8d6b-df73b802effe.html |access-date=September 1, 2021 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}}</ref> He was waived on September 14, and re-signed to the [[practice squad]]. Prentice was elevated to the active roster on November 25, for the team's Week 12 game against the [[Buffalo Bills]] and made his NFL debut in the game, starting at fullback and catching a pass from [[Trevor Siemian]] for ten yards for his first career reception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Just |first=Amie |date=November 25, 2021 |title=Saints re-sign Will Clapp, elevate 2 players from practice squad |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_cbf2a340-4e44-11ec-bf4a-bf514ccda56c.html |access-date=November 26, 2021 |website=[[NOLA.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints - November 25th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202111250nor.htm |access-date=December 18, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was signed to the active roster on December 2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2021 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves ahead of Dallas Cowboys game {{!}} NFL Week 13 |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-ahead-of-dallas-cowboys-game-nfl-week-1 |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref> As a rookie, Prentice recorded 3 rushing attempts for 5 yards, 3 receptions on 3 targets for 16 yards, and 1 tackle. He appeared in 7 games and started 3.

Prentice made the Saints final roster in 2022, but was waived on October 1, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2022 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-nfl-week-4 |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 10.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2022 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-trevor-penning-111022 |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref> In 2022, Prentice recorded 4 rushing attempts for 9 yards, 3 receptions on 3 targets for 9 yards, 3 tackles, with 1 fumble.

On October 14, 2023, Prentice was placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2023 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-101423 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref> He was reactivated on November 11, waived three days later, and re-signed to the practice squad on November 16.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2023 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-x5999 |access-date=November 14, 2023 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2023 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-announced-kirkwood-111423 |access-date=November 14, 2023 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref><ref name="f608">{{cite web | title=New Orleans Saints sign fullback Adam Prentice to practice squad | website=NewOrleansSaints.com | date=2023-11-16 | url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/adam-prentice-new-orleans-saints-fullback-practice-squad-roster-moves-111623 | access-date=2024-12-18}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on December 9.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2023 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-12-9-2023 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref> In 2023, Prentice recorded 2 rushing attempts for 12 yards, caught 2 of 3 targets for 12 receiving yards, 5 tackles, and 1 fumble. Prentice played in 13 games with 1 start in the 2023 season.

In the 2024 season Prentice recorded 0 receptions on 4 targets and recorded a career-high 7 tackles. He appeared in 17 games with 7 starts.

=== Denver Broncos (second stint) === [[File:Adam Prentice Broncos.png|thumb|Prentice with the Broncos in 2025]] On August 17, 2025, Prentice was signed by the Denver Broncos once again following injuries to fullbacks [[Michael Burton (American football)|Michael Burton]] and [[Nate Adkins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |title=Broncos bring back familiar face after 2 injuries at fullback |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2025/08/17/broncos-news-adam-prentice-signs-fullback-injuries/85701569007/ |access-date=2025-08-17 |website=Broncos Wire |language=}}</ref> On August 26, he was released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=2025-08-26 |title=Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-player roster limit |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-transactions-to-reach-53-player-roster-limit |access-date=2025-08-27 |website=Denver Broncos |language=}}</ref> The next day, he was re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=2025-08-27 |title=Broncos sign 16 players to practice squad |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-16-players-to-practice-squad |access-date=2025-08-28 |website=Denver Broncos |language=}}</ref> With both Burton and Adkins out with injury, Prentice was elevated from the practice squad for the team's first three games of the season.<ref name=":17">{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=2024-09-06 |title=Broncos place Malcolm Roach on short-term IR, promote Sam Ehlinger |url=https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/malcolm-roach-injured-reserve-sam-ehlinger-promoted/73-d3224dd4-6db4-4430-a961-a63084cbf541 |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=9news.com}}</ref> On September 24, he was promoted to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=2025-09-24 |title=Broncos promote FB Adam Prentice to active roster |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-promote-fb-adam-prentice-to-active-roster |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=Denver Broncos |language=}}</ref>

On March 12, 2026, Prentice re-signed with the Broncos on a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web |last1=DiLalla |first1=Aric |title=Broncos re-sign FB Adam Prentice to 1-year contract |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-re-sign-fb-adam-prentice-to-1-year-contract |website=DenverBroncos.com |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics== {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2"| Legend |- | '''Bold''' | Career high |}

===Regular season=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! rowspan="2" |Year ! rowspan="2" |Team ! colspan="2" |Games ! colspan="5" |Rushing ! colspan="5" |Receiving ! colspan="3" |Tackles ! colspan="2" |Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Fum !! Lost |- ! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 New Orleans Saints season|NO]] | 7 || 3 || 3 || 5 || 1.7 || 2 || 0 || 3 || 16 || 5.3 || 10 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 New Orleans Saints season|NO]] | 11 || 2 || 4 || 9 || 2.3 || 3 || 0 || 3 || 9 || 3.0 || 4 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 |- ! [[2023 NFL season|2023]] !! [[2023 New Orleans Saints season|NO]] | 13 || 1 || 2 || 12 || '''6.0''' || 7 || 0 || 2 || 12 || 6.0 || 7 || 0 || 5 || 1 || 4 || '''1''' || '''1''' |- ! [[2024 NFL season|2024]] !! [[2024 New Orleans Saints season|NO]] | 17 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 7 || '''5''' || 2 || 0 || 0 |- ! [[2025 NFL season|2025]] !! [[2025 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] | 17 || 3 || '''10''' || '''44''' || 4.4 || '''18''' || 0 || '''6''' || '''53''' || '''8.8''' || '''14''' || 0 || '''11''' || 3 || '''8''' || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2" |[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PrenAd00.htm Career] ! 65 !! 16 !! 19 !! 70 !! 3.7 !! 18 !! 0 !! 14 !! 90 !! 6.4 !! 14 !! 0 !! 27 !! 13 !! 14 !! 2 !! 1 |}

===Postseason=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! rowspan="2" |Year ! rowspan="2" |Team ! colspan="2" |Games ! colspan="5" |Rushing ! colspan="5" |Receiving ! colspan="3" |Tackles ! colspan="2" |Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Fum !! Lost |- ! [[2025–26 NFL playoffs|2025]] || [[2025 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] | 2 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 3.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2" |[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PrenAd00/gamelog/post/ Career] ! 2 !! 0 !! 1 !! 3 !! 3.0 !! 3 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 |}

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== {{commons category}} *[https://csurams.com/sports/football/roster/adam-prentice/5248 Colorado State Rams bio] *[https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/football/roster/adam-prentice/7014 South Carolina Gamecocks bio] *[https://www.denverbroncos.com/team/players-roster/adam-prentice/ Denver Broncos bio]

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