2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Mars’ C/DT Adam Budzilek

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Mia Williams | July 15, 2025

Adam Budzilek
Mars Area High School
Class of 2026
Positions: Center & Defensive Tackle
Jersey #55
HT/WT 6’2 275
Offers: Clarion & Seton Hill
3x All-Conference recipient, Captain of high school team and D-Line MVP of Mars
Twitter: @AdamBudzilek

Coach says: “Tough, hard-nosed throwback type of player. Runs the O-line playing center on offense and is a dominant force on the defensive line usually requiring a double team.”

Let’s get to know Adam:

How long have you been playing football?

Going on nine years.

Why did you start playing football?

I started playing because it has been my favorite sport even before I was allowed to play.

Do you have a team goal this year and if so, what?

Win a WPIAL and state championship.

Who or what is your biggest motivation and why?

Playing for my teammates is my biggest motivation.

What is a favorite moment with the team or play you remember from your high school career?

Winning the conference championship against North Catholic my sophomore year.

What are you going to miss the most about the class of 2025?

I will miss the guys I have played football with for the past few years.

How do you think your role and leadership on the team has changed now that you are going to be a senior?

I think I will have more responsibility to be a leader and take charge as a senior.

What do you love about playing football for Mars?

I love being around the brotherhood we have on our team.

Do you have any advice for underclassmen?

My advice is to be patient, stay the course and it will all work out.

What is your favorite pre-game song?

Dreams and nightmares.

What is your pre-game routine?

Walk a few laps around the field, get taped up and then stretch.

What do you do for fun when not playing football?

I like to golf and go fishing.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

The best piece of advice I have heard is “the worst thing I can be is the same as everybody else” -Arnold Schwarzenegger.

What is your favorite subject in school?

My favorite subject is manufacturing.

What is your dream job (besides a professional football player)?

My dream job is to be an orthopedic surgeon.

If you could have any person (living or not) watch you play football who would it be and why?

All of my grandparents,

What is your favorite sports stadium that you have ever played at?

Easily has to be the MAC (Mars Athletic Complex).

Do you have any pets and if so, what?

I have two dogs.

What is your favorite part of being a Mars student?

My favorite part about being a student at Mars is feeling at home since I have gone here since kindergarten.

Check out Adam’s junior season highlights below

By Mia Williams

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