Adim Obata Class: Freshman Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. High School: Martin Luther King Height / Weight: 6-0 / 253 Position: NG

2007 graduate of Martin Luther King (5A) High School...football coach was Correy Jarvis...played defensive line, linebacker, and running back...compiled 268 tackles, 26 sacks, 47 tackles-for-loss, and eight forced fumbles in his career...helped his school post a 30-8 record and earn state playoff appearances in each of his three seasons...registered 91 tackles, including 21 for-loss, and six sacks in 2006 while leading his team to a 10-3 campaign...two-time all-county selection and 2006 all-region pick.

Personal: Full name is Adimabua Michael Obata...son of Linda and Ash Obata...born September 24, 1988, in Atlanta, Georgia...siblings include Ngozi, Nkeme, and Ugo.