Justin Adams

While he was growing up in Denver, Justin Adams envisioned a day when he would be on television and be a broadcaster. He now feels blessed to be covering news and sports for CBS News Colorado.

"It is truly a blessing to be able to do what I dreamed of," he said.

Justin graduated from Denver's Montbello High School and in 2024 was invited to participate as the emcee in the school's ribbon cutting ceremony for their new building.

"It a beautiful school and a beautiful community," he said. "Students have a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow there."

He then studied at the University of Colorado and started a family after he graduated.

Justin played football at the high school and collegiate level, and in addition to the job he does at CBS Colorado, Adams also does play-by-play broadcasting for several different media outlets.

"I always say I'm just getting started," Justin said.

Also in 2024, Adams was honored by the publication Denver Urban Spectrum as one of the year's "African Americans Who Make a Difference."

Justin says he and his family love living in the Centennial state.

Just The Facts

Position: Anchor and Reporter

Year hired: 2018

Alma Mater: University of Colorado at Boulder and Montbello High School

Why I am a journalist: I love to tell stories and to be able to entertain others. It's a passion of mine and being able to do this job is truly a dream come true!

Most memorable interview: Speaking with Negro League Hall of Fame President Bob Kendrick on the history of the Negro Leagues. I am passionate about history and I feel it's the best way to teach others about their heritage.

Dream interview: President of the United States, Peyton Manning

Role model: My Parents, Arnold Adams (Uncle)

Dream job: Sports Anchor and Play-by-Play Announcer

Job you would never attempt: Professional skydiver, no buddy!

Star sign: Capricorn

First TV appearance: 2012, on PBS speaking about college athletes and if they should be paid

First story: Profile on Colorado Buffaloes commit Trustin Oliver

Favorite story: History of the Denver White Elephants (Denver's Longest lasting All-Black Baseball Team)

Hidden talent: I'm ambidextrous. I throw with my left hand and write with my right hand.

Hometown: Montbello (Denver, CO)

Number of children: 1

Hobbies: Weightlifting, Reading, Mentoring, traveling to different countries

Favorite food: Meatloaf and Pineapples, weird I know.

Favorite musician: Lecrae, Trip Lee, Brian Reith (B. Reith), Swoope, Christon Gray

Number of children: 1

Number of siblings: 2

Number of pets: 0, I had two dogs when I was growing up

Favorite sports team: Any team that comes from Colorado. I'm a native and grew up loving all the teams.

Favorite author: Howard Thurman

Favorite vacation spot: Bermuda, the people there are the best! One of the most polite and kind cultures I've ever interacted with.

What one word best describes CBS Colorado: Family

Least favorite household chore: Diapers and Dishes

Favorite word: Persevere

Least favorite words: I can't or I won't

Favorite noise: The sound of a crowd cheering together at a game

Least favorite noise: My son crying at 1:45 a.m. I didn't even know that time existed!

What music are you listening to lately? More R&B and Christian Hip Hop. I'll mix in a little jazz as well, which means I'm really starting to get old. Also, listening to the Streetlights Bible App is a favorite of mine.

What keeps you in Colorado? 300 days of sun. How can you beat that? Also, I'm a native and it's a blessing to be on TV in my hometown.

What's the biggest risk you've taken? Getting married in 2017 and it was the best decision I've ever made!

Who would play you in a movie? Will Smith

You can contact Justin by sending an email to yourreporter@cbs.com.