Hayden Adams

 The Dakota Wesleyan University Tiger Athlete of the Week is Hayden Adams, it was announced by the DWU athletic department Monday.

 The Villa Park, Ill., native finished his DWU football career Saturday in winning fashion as he helped the Tigers defeat Dordt College, 62-52.

 Adams finished the game with 14 catches for 228 yards and three touchdowns. His first touchdown was a 38-yard snag, followed by a 52-yard touchdown later in the first half. His final touchdown as a Tiger came in the third quarter as he caught a six-yard touchdown pass.

 Adams currently ranks first in the NAIA in receiving yards per game with 133.8 yards and first in total receiving yards with 1,472 yards this season. He also ranks second nationally in total receptions with 81 and fifth in receptions per game with 7.4 and in total scoring with 110 points.

 He holds multiple DWU football records, including most receiving yards and receptions in a game against Doane University on Sept. 16 with 254 yards on 18 catches. Adams also holds the records for receiving yards and receptions in a season with 1,472 yards and 81 receptions this season and he holds the record for most career receiving yards with 3,243.

 The Tigers finished their 2017 season with an overall record of 6-5.