At the University of Oregon he was one of the most dominant and versatile linemen in the Pac-10 conference and the winner of the Morris Trophy, as he played every position but center.

His junior and senior seasons he was considered one of the premier left offensive tackles in college football.

Adam Snyder attended La Serna High School in Whittier, California, where he played football.

Snyder departed as one of Oregon's most decorated linemen of all time, becoming the Ducks' third Morris Trophy recipient (as the Pac-10 Conference's top lineman) ever.

The three-year starter and the school's first two-time first-team all-league offensive line stalwart in four decades extended his string of career starting assignments to 35 at three different positions while playing in 48 of 49 outings.