Jamal Adams
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
{{Distinguish|Jamar Adams}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jamal Adams
| image = Jamal Adams WFT vs. Seahawks NOV2021 (cropped).jpg
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| caption = Adams with the Seattle Seahawks in 2021
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| number =
| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|10|17}}
| birth_place = Lewisville, Texas, U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 213
| high_school = Hebron (Carrollton, Texas)
| college = LSU (2014–2016)
| draftyear = 2017
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 6
| pastteams =
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2017|2019}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2020|2023}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2024}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2024}})
| status =
| highlights =
- First-team All-Pro (2019)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2018, 2020)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2018–2020)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2017)
- First-team All-American (2016)
- First-team All-SEC (2016)
- Second-team All-SEC (2015)
- Freshman All-American (2014)
- Freshman All-SEC Team (2014)
| statweek =
| statseason = 2024
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 501
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 21.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 7
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 4
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 36
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 = 4
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 = 2
| pfr = A/AdamJa00
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Jamal Lee Adams (born October 17, 1995) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the LSU Tigers, and was selected by the New York Jets sixth overall in the 2017 NFL draft. Adams quickly became an impactful starter for the Jets, making the Pro Bowl twice and being named an All-Pro. In 2021, Adams signed a four-year extension with the Seattle Seahawks valued at $72 million, with a $20 million signing bonus and $38 million guaranteed, making him the highest paid safety in the NFL at that time.{{cite news |author=Patra, Kevin |title=Seahawks, Jamal Adams agree to four-year, $70 million extension|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-jamal-adams-agree-to-four-year-70-million-extension/ |date=August 17, 2021 |access-date=August 17, 2021|website=NFL.com}} Adams also played for the Tennessee Titans.
Early life
Adams attended Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas. While there, he played high school football. During his final two years, he had 138 tackles and seven interceptions on defense and 20 touchdowns on offense. In his senior year, Hebron finished 8–4 on the season, advancing to the UIL 5A Division II Area final at AT&T Stadium, where they lost 42–21 to Cedar Hill.{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Justin |date=November 24, 2013 |title=No vacancy: Lodge, Cedar Hill keep Hebron out of third round of playoffs |url=http://starlocalmedia.com/carrolltonleader/sports/no-vacancy-lodge-cedar-hill-keep-hebron-out-of-third/article_1301fac8-54da-11e3-8959-0019bb2963f4.html |access-date=September 25, 2020 |work=Carrollton Leader}}
Adams was rated by Scout.com as a five-star recruit and among the top 10 recruits in his class.{{Cite web |title=Jamal Adams, New York Jets, Safety |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Jamal-Adams-13171/ |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=247Sports}} He committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football.{{Cite web |last=Holland |first=EJ |date=January 2, 2014 |title=5-star Hebron safety Jamal Adams commits to LSU over Florida: 'I'm ready to go win some national championships' |url=http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/01/5-star-hebron-safety-jamal-adams-commits-to-lsu-over-florida-im-ready-to-go-win-some-national-championships.html/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118041546/http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/01/5-star-hebron-safety-jamal-adams-commits-to-lsu-over-florida-im-ready-to-go-win-some-national-championships.html/ |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |access-date=March 21, 2020 |work=The Dallas Morning News}}{{Cite web |last=Dellenger |first=Ross |date=January 9, 2014 |title=Surprise, Les: Jamal Adams commits to LSU |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_12d5d0a7-4c40-5222-83ff-bbaa1d98baf7.html |access-date=March 21, 2020 |work=The Advocate}}
College career
Adams played in all 13 games with two starts as a true freshman at LSU in 2014 and had 66 tackles and a sack.{{Cite web |last=Ching |first=David |date=March 16, 2015 |title=Early success has helped LSU's Jamal Adams grab starting spot |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/109260/early-success-has-helped-lsus-jamal-adams-grab-starting-spot |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Higgins |first=Ron |date=August 26, 2015 |title=LSU safety Jamal Adams hits anything that moves: Ron Higgins |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/article_05174b76-6b0b-5515-b16b-f5130fee83bc.html |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=NOLA.com}} As a sophomore, he was a second-team All-Southeastern Conference selection as a safety by the Associated Press (AP) and SEC coaches.{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2015 |title=2015 Associated Press All-SEC football team |url=http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/2015-associated-press-all-sec-football-team |access-date=November 2, 2016 |website=College Football |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite news |last=Kalland |first=Robby |date=December 8, 2015 |title=2015 Coaches' All-SEC Team: Alabama leads the way with 10 selections |work=CBS Sports |url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2015-coaches-all-sec-team-alabama-leads-the-way-with-10-selections/ |access-date=November 2, 2016}} As a junior, Adams was named to the AP All-SEC first-team.{{Cite news |date=December 8, 2016 |title=It's a Sweep: No 1. Alabama Cleans up on AP All-SEC Team |work=ABC News |agency=Associated Press |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/sweep-alabama-cleans-ap-sec-team-44064709 |access-date=December 10, 2016}}
On January 6, 2017, Adams announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2017 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=January 6, 2017 |title=LSU's Jamal Adams declares his intention to enter 2017 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lsu-s-jamal-adams-declares-his-intention-to-enter-the-nfl-draft-0ap3000000770432 |access-date=January 6, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}
=College statistics=
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Coming out of college, Adams was invited to the NFL Combine and performed all the available drills. On May 4, 2017, Adams attended LSU's pro day and opted to run the 40-yard dash (4.33s) and was able to improve on his combine numbers significantly.{{Cite web |last=Dellenger |first=Ross |date=April 5, 2017 |title=Former LSU star Jamal Adams blazes 40 time after he nearly ‘peed’ himself at NFL combine |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/former-lsu-star-jamal-adams-blazes-40-time-after-he-nearly-peed-himself-at-nfl/article_2a3f6c9c-1a3f-11e7-80c9-43949f4d03aa.html |access-date=July 20, 2024 |work=The Advocate}} He was projected to be a first-round pick by the majority of analysts and scouts. Sports Illustrated, DraftScout.com, Pro Football Focus, and ESPN ranked Adams the top safety in the draft.{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Chris |date=April 24, 2017 |title=2017 NFL draft rankings: Top prospects by position |url=https://www.si.com/2017-nfl-draft-position-rankings |access-date=May 16, 2017 |website=si.com}}{{cite web | last=Palazzolo | first=Steve | title=Top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL draft | website=PFF | date=January 10, 2017 | url=https://www.pff.com/news/draft-college-football-top-32-prospects-for-the-2017-nfl-draft | access-date=September 26, 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=April 22, 2017 |title=Ranking the Top 100 Prospects |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2017/story/_/id/19180310/ranking-top-100-prospects-available-2017-nfl-draft-espn-nfl-nation-reporter-jeff-legwold |access-date=May 16, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}
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| video2 = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180613134314/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000790631/Jamal-Adams-runs-an-official-4-56-40-yard-dash Jamal Adams' 40-yard dash]
| video3 = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180613111647/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000797920/Jamal-Adams-runs-40-yard-dash-at-LSU-Pro-Day Adams' 40-yard dash at LSU Pro Day]
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{{NFL predraft
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| height in = 11 3/4
| weight = 214
| dash = 4.56
| ten split = 1.60
| twenty split = 2.67
| shuttle = 4.13
| cone drill = 6.96
| vertical = 31.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 0
| bench = 18
| wonderlic = 11
| arm span = 33 3/8
| hand span = 9 1/4
| note = All values from 2017 NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Jamal Adams Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jamal-adams/32004144-4139-2115-dda7-1e943e0d454b |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=Jamal Adams 2017 NFL Draft Profile |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3115373/jamal-adams |access-date=December 22, 2021 |website=ESPN}}{{Cite web |title=*Jamal Adams, LSU, SS, 2017 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=http://www.draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=130736&DraftYear=2017 |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=draftscout.com}}
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{{external media
| video1 = [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000803366/Jets-select-Jamal-Adams-No-6-in-the-2017-NFL-Draft Jets select Jamal Adams sixth overall]
| video2 = [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000799645/Jamal-Adams-2017-NFL-Draft-profile Jamal Adams draft profile]
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=New York Jets=
==2017==
The New York Jets selected Adams in the first round (sixth overall) of the 2017 NFL draft. He was the first of two safeties drafted by the Jets, along with Marcus Maye (39th overall).{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=April 27, 2017 |title=Jets select LSU safety Jamal Adams with sixth pick |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-select-lsu-safety-jamal-adams-with-sixth-pick-0ap3000000803350 |website=NFL.com}} He was the first defensive back selected in 2017.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
On July 20, 2017, the Jets signed Adams to a fully guaranteed four-year, $22.25 million contract that included a $14.32 million signing bonus.{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=July 20, 2017 |title=Jamal Adams finalizes rookie deal with Jets |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/69790/agent-no-1-pick-jamal-adams-finalizes-deal-with-jets |access-date=July 20, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Waszak Jr. |first=Dennis |date=August 9, 2017 |title=Jets' rookie safeties Adams, Maye looking more like vets |url=http://www.sanluisobispo.com/sports/article166373992.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810053838/http://www.sanluisobispo.com/sports/article166373992.html |archive-date=August 10, 2017 |access-date=July 31, 2017 |work=The Turbine}}{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Jamal Adams contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jamal-adams-21747/ |access-date=April 7, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}
Adams entered training camp competing against Calvin Pryor and fellow rookie Marcus Maye for a role as a starting safety.{{Cite web |last=Barbato |first=Matt |date=May 7, 2017 |title=Jets' Todd Bowles says Calvin Pryor better not be afraid of competition |url=https://www.all22.com/new-york-jets/jets-coach-todd-bowles-calvin-pryor-better-not-afraid-competition/ |access-date=April 7, 2018 |website=all22.com}} Head coach Todd Bowles named Adams the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, alongside free safety Maye.{{Cite web |date=September 7, 2017 |title=The Jets Opening Day Depth Chart |url=https://www.ganggreennation.com/2017/9/5/16256228/the-jets-opening-day-depth-chart |access-date=April 7, 2018 |website=ganggreennation}}
Adams made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Jets season-opener versus the Buffalo Bills and recorded five combined tackles and deflected a pass in a 21–12 loss. Adams made his first career tackle on running back Mike Tolbert after his 13-yard run on the Bills' first drive.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week1-2017: New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamaladams/2557979/gamelogs |access-date=April 7, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On September 24, Adams recorded two solo tackles, broke up a pass, and made his first career sack on quarterback Jay Cutler during a 20–6 win against the Miami Dolphins.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 3-2017: Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2017092408/2017/REG3/dolphins@jets |access-date=April 7, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} In Week 17, he collected a season-high 10 combined tackles (three solo) and a pass deflection in the Jets' 26–6 loss to the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Jamal Adams (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamaladams/2557979/gamelogs |access-date=April 7, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Adams finished his rookie season in {{NFL Year|2017}} with 83 combined tackles (63 solo), six pass deflections, and two sacks in 16 games and 16 starts.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Jamal Adams (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamaladams/2557979/careerstats |access-date=April 7, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2017.htm |access-date=July 29, 2024|website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2018==
Adams was named a captain on the Jets' roster for the 2018 season.{{Cite web |last=Costello |first=Brian |date=September 28, 2018 |title=Why Todd Bowles finally selected five Jets captains |url=https://nypost.com/2018/09/28/why-todd-bowles-finally-selected-five-jets-captains/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |work=New York Post}} He got his first career interception off of Matt Cassel at the Jets' season opener versus the Detroit Lions. The Jets ultimately won the game 48–17.{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=September 11, 2018 |title=Jets LB on Matt Stafford: 'We knew his signals; we knew everything' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24639497/new-york-jets-say-defense-knew-matthew-stafford-signals-rout |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |quote=Claiborne, Jamal Adams and Trumaine Johnson also made interceptions. For Adams, the 2017 first-round pick, it was the first of his career.}} Adams finished his second season with 115 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles with one recovered fumble, and one interception and started all 16 games.{{Cite web |title=Jamal Adams 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AdamJa00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
On December 18, Adams was named a Pro Bowl selection for the first time in his career.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=December 18, 2018 |title=Jamal Adams Is Pro Bowl Bound |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jamal-adams-is-pro-bowl-bound |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=newyorkjets.com}} Adams was named Defensive MVP of the game.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=January 27, 2019 |title=Jamal Adams Named Defensive MVP in AFC Pro Bowl Win |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jamal-adams-named-defensive-mvp-in-afc-pro-bowl-win |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=newyorkjets.com}}{{Cite web |date=January 27, 2019 |title=Jets' Jamal Adams wins Defensive MVP Award in Pro Bowl |url=https://www.sny.tv/jets/news/jets-jamal-adams-wins-defensive-mvp-award-in-pro-bowl/303229798/ |access-date=March 21, 2020 |work=SNY |archive-date=August 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190817164409/https://www.sny.tv/jets/news/jets-jamal-adams-wins-defensive-mvp-award-in-pro-bowl/303229798/ |url-status=dead }} Adams became notorious after an incident where he tackled the Patriots mascot at a 2019 Pro Bowl practice. This was due to the fierce rivalry of the Jets and Patriots. Adams apologized and let the Patriots mascot tackle him back.{{Cite web |last=Gardner |first=Steve |date=January 24, 2019 |title=Jets' Jamal Adams crushes Patriots mascot at Pro Bowl event, says he was 'just having fun' |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/01/24/jets-jamal-adams-tackles-patriots-mascot-hospitalized/2669326002/ |access-date=March 21, 2020 |work=USA TODAY}}
Adams was also named Second-team AP All-Pro during this season. On December 28, Adams was named Curtis Martin Team MVP.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=December 29, 2018 |title=Jamal Adams Named Jets' 2018 Curtis Martin Team MVP |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jamal-adams-named-jets-2018-curtis-martin-team-mvp |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=newyorkjets.com}}
==2019==
File:Derrius Guice (cropped).jpg in a game against the Washington Redskins]]
Before the 2019 season, Adams was ranked 37th among his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 2019 list.{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2019 |title=Jamal Adams Named No. 37 on NFL Top 100 List |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jamal-adams-named-no-37-on-nfl-top-100-list |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=newyorkjets.com}}
On September 18, 2019, Adams was fined $21,000 for a hit he made on Baker Mayfield on Monday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns in Week 3.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=September 19, 2019 |title=NFL confirms Jets' Jamal Adams will be fined for late hit |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-confirms-jets-jamal-adams-will-be-fined-for-late-hit-0ap3000001056654 |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Abdeldaiem |first=Alaa |date=September 18, 2019 |title=Jamal Adams Says NFL is 'a Damn Joke' After Being Fined for Hit on Baker Mayfield |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/09/19/jets-jamal-adams-rips-league-fine-hit-baker-mayfield-browns |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=Sports Illustrated}} In Week 3 versus the Patriots, Adams recorded a 61-yard pick six off rookie quarterback Jarrett Stidham in the 30–14 loss. This was Adams' first interception of the season and his first career pick six.{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Brady, Patriots defense shine in 30-14 win over Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127861 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}} On October 10, Adams had his previous fine rescinded after winning an appeal.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 10, 2019 |title=Jamal Adams wins appeal of fine for hit on Mayfield |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jamal-adams-wins-appeal-of-fine-for-hit-on-mayfield-0ap3000001064167 |access-date=October 10, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}
During the NFL trade deadline, Adams voiced his displeasure regarding his name coming up in trade talks. He stated that the Los Angeles Rams would never trade Aaron Donald and the Patriots would never trade Tom Brady. Adams also said that when he found out that he was close to being traded, he would have loved to play for the Dallas Cowboys because he was from Dallas and because of his close relationship to former Cowboys' wide receiver Michael Irvin. In the end, Adams revealed that although he was hurt to be involved in trade talks, he was still excited to play for the Jets.{{Cite web |last=Newport |first=Kyle |date=October 30, 2019 |title=Jets' Jamal Adams on Trade Rumors: Doesn't Happen to Tom Brady, Aaron Donald |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2860539-jets-jamal-adams-on-trade-rumors-doesnt-happen-to-tom-brady-aaron-donald |access-date=June 28, 2020 |website=www.bleacherreport.com}}
In Week 10 against the New York Giants, Adams recorded a team-high nine tackles and sacked Daniel Jones twice, one of which was a strip sack that he forced and returned for a 25-yard touchdown, as the Jets won 34–27 win.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2019 |title=Eww York: Darnold, Jets hold on to beat Jones, Giants 34-27 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127952 |access-date=November 10, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} He was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Jamal Adams, Jadeveon Clowney among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jamal-adams-jadeveon-clowney-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000001076380 |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} During Week 11 versus the Washington Redskins, Adams finished with a career high three sacks as the Jets won 34–17.{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2019 |title=Sam Darnold throws 4 TD passes, Jets rout Redskins 34-17 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128086 |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} During a game versus the Cincinnati Bengals, Adams suffered an ankle injury at the start of the game.{{Cite web |last=Vasquez |first=Andy |date=December 1, 2019 |title=NY Jets' Jamal Adams emotional after suffering foot injury in loss to Bengals |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2019/12/01/ny-jets-jamal-adams-emotional-after-suffering-injury-bengals-loss/4331362002/ |access-date=March 21, 2020 |work=North Jersey}} He played the entire game and had to miss the next two weeks due to this injury. He came back from his injury in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Jets' 16–10 win.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=December 22, 2019 |title=Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, Jets D Win the Battle vs. the Steelers |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jamal-adams-marcus-maye-jets-d-win-the-battle-vs-the-steelers |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=newyorkjets.com}} At the end of the season, he was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl and was honored with his first career First-team AP selection.{{Cite web |last=Landis |first=Olivia |date=December 17, 2019 |title=Jamal Adams Is Pro Bowl Bound For a Second Consecutive Year |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jamal-adams-is-pro-bowl-bound-for-a-second-consecutive-year |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=newyorkjets.com}}{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=January 3, 2020 |title=Jets S Jamal Adams Named First Team All-Pro |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-s-jamal-adams-named-first-team-all-pro |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=newyorkjets.com}} Adams also earned the Curtis Martin Team MVP for the second straight year.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=December 27, 2019 |title=Jamal Adams Receives 2nd Consecutive Curtis Martin Team MVP Award |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jamal-adams-receives-2nd-consecutive-curtis-martin-team-mvp-award |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=newyorkjets.com}}
On April 17, 2020, it was reported that Adams would skip the entirety of the voluntary virtual offseason program without a contract extension.{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2020 |title=Jets' Jamal Adams expected to skip voluntary virtual program |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29048531/jets-jamal-adams-expected-skip-voluntary-virtual-program |access-date=July 9, 2020 |website=ESPN}} On April 27, 2020, the Jets picked up the fifth-year option on Adams' contract.{{cite web | last=Mehta | first=Manish | title=Jets exercising Jamal Adams’ fifth-year option: source | website=New York Daily News | date=April 27, 2020 | url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2020/04/27/jets-exercising-jamal-adams-fifth-year-option-source/ | access-date=October 11, 2024}} On June 12, 2020, Adams replied to an Instagram post stating that the Jets were "A lot of talk no action" regarding his desire for a contract extension.{{Cite web |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |date=June 13, 2020 |title=Jamal Adams says Jets haven't made any contract extension offers: 'A lot of talk, no action' |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jamal-adams-says-jets-havent-made-any-contract-extension-offers-a-lot-of-talk-no-action/ |access-date=June 28, 2020 |website=www.cbssports.com}} On June 18, 2020, Adams officially requested to be traded from the Jets. Adams created a list of teams, including his hometown Cowboys, that he would welcome to be traded to.{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=June 18, 2020 |title=Star safety Jamal Adams requests trade from Jets, source says |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29329483/jets-jamal-adams-hints-trade-maybe-move-on |access-date=June 28, 2020 |website=ESPN}} The following week, Jets' head coach Adam Gase and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams expressed that they wanted to keep Adams.{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=June 26, 2020 |title=Jets head coach Adam Gase wants disgruntled Jamal Adams on team |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29370434/jets-head-coach-adam-gase-wants-disgruntled-jamal-adams-team |access-date=June 28, 2020 |website=ESPN}} Adams was interviewed by the New York Daily News in July 2020, and he made critical remarks towards his head coach Adam Gase, saying that he was not the right leader for the Jets moving forward and that he did not build good relationships with people in the building. Adams also voiced his displeasure with how general manager Joe Douglas treated him during talks of a potential contract extension.{{Cite web |last=Mehta |first=Manish |date=July 24, 2020 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Jamal Adams opens up about a surreal offseason — An inexperienced GM, an absentee head coach and broken promises |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-jamal-adams-trade-joe-douglas-contract-extension-20200724-vc6zwwpmjrepjii67hojt2t5ri-story.html%3foutputType=amp |access-date=July 25, 2020 |website=www.nydailynews.com}} He was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.{{Cite web |title='Top 100 Players of 2020': Jamal Adams |url=https://www.nfl.com/videos/top-100-players-of-2020-jamal-adams-no-27 |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
==2020==
On July 25, 2020, Adams, along with a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for safety Bradley McDougald, first- and third-round picks in the 2021 NFL draft, and a first-round selection (later used to select Garrett Wilson) in the 2022 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=July 25, 2020 |title=Seahawks Acquire All-Pro Safety Jamal Adams In Trade With Jets |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-acquire-all-pro-safety-jamal-adams-in-trade-with-jets |access-date=July 27, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}}
Adams made his debut with the Seahawks in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. During the game, Adams led the Seahawks with 12 tackles (8 solo) and recorded his first sack of the season on Matt Ryan in the 38–25 win.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons - September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130atl.htm |access-date=September 17, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the following week's game against the Patriots on Sunday Night Football, Adams recorded nine tackles and sacked Cam Newton once during the 35–30 win.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks - September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200sea.htm |access-date=September 22, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
In Week 3 against the Cowboys, Adams suffered a groin injury and did not return. Adams came back from injury in Week 9 against the Bills. During the game, Adams recorded 1.5 sacks on Josh Allen during the 44–34 loss.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills - November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080buf.htm |access-date=November 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the following week's game against the Rams, Adams recorded two sacks on Jared Goff, including a strip sack that was recovered by the Seahawks, during the 23–16 loss.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams – November 15th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011150ram.htm |access-date=November 18, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
In Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, Adams led the team with nine tackles and recorded one sack on Carson Wentz during the 23–17 win.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles - November 30th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011300phi.htm |access-date=December 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
In Week 14 against his former team, the Jets, Adams recorded a sack on former teammate Sam Darnold during the 40–3 win. This was Adams' 8.5th sack on the season, breaking the NFL record for most sacks in a season by a defensive back.{{Cite web|date=December 13, 2020|title=Adams sets DB sacks mark as Seattle routs Jets|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30514173/seattle-seahawks-jamal-adams-sets-db-sacks-mark-vs-new-york-jets|access-date=December 14, 2020|website=ESPN.com}} Against the Washington Football Team, Adams expanded his hold on the record with another sack, bringing his season total to 9.5 sacks.
Adams was named to his third straight Pro Bowl on December 21, 2020. Adams and teammate Quandre Diggs became the first safety tandem to make the Pro Bowl together since former Seahawks safeties Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor in 2015.{{Cite web|title=NFL reveals complete AFC, NFC rosters for 2021 Pro Bowl|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-reveals-complete-afc-nfc-rosters-for-2021-pro-bowl|access-date=December 29, 2020|website=NFL.com}}
==2021==
On August 17, 2021, Adams signed a four-year deal with the Seahawks. Adams' deal consists of a top value of $72 million, with a $20 million signing bonus and $38 million guaranteed, making him the highest paid safety in NFL history at the time.{{cite news |author=Patra, Kevin |title=Seahawks, Jamal Adams agree to four-year, $70 million extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-jamal-adams-agree-to-four-year-70-million-extension/ |date=August 17, 2021 |access-date=August 17, 2021|website=NFL.com}} Against the Green Bay Packers on November 14, 2021, Adams recorded his first interception of the season off of Aaron Rodgers in a 17–0 loss.{{Cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Ty Dane |date=November 15, 2021 |title=Falling Short of 'Ultimate Goal,' Jamal Adams Left Disappointed After Great Individual Performance vs. Packers |url=https://athlonsports.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/all-seahawks/news/falling-short-of-ultimate-goal-jamal-adams-left-disappointed-after-great-individual-performance-vs-packers |access-date=May 22, 2024 |work=Athlon Sports}} Adams suffered a torn labrum during the Seahawks Week 13 win over the San Francisco 49ers, and was placed on injured reserve on December 10, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=December 8, 2021 |title=Seahawks safety Jamal Adams to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-safety-jamal-adams-has-torn-labrum-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery |access-date=December 8, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=December 10, 2021 |title=Jamal Adams had his shoulder surgery, placed on injured reserve |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jamal-adams-had-his-shoulder-surgery |access-date=May 22, 2024 |work=NBC Sports}}
==2022==
During the Seahawks Week 1 win against the Denver Broncos, Adams suffered a torn quad tendon in the second quarter that ended his season.{{Cite web |last=Chiari |first=Mike |date=September 15, 2022 |title=Seahawks' Jamal Adams Reportedly to Have Season-Ending Surgery on Quad Injury |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10049088-seahawks-jamal-adams-reportedly-to-have-season-ending-surgery-on-quad-injury |access-date=September 15, 2022 |work=Bleacher Report}}{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=September 13, 2022 |title=Seahawks' Adams exits with 'serious' quad injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34581554/seattle-seahawks-safety-jamal-adams-suffers-serious-quad-tendon-injury-carted-off |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on September 15, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=September 15, 2022 |title=Seahawks Place Jamal Adams On Injured Reserve, Sign Teez Tabor |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-place-jamal-adams-on-injured-reserve-sign-teez-tabor |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=Seahawks.com}}
==2023==
In the 2023 season, Adams played in and started nine games. He finished with 48 total tackles (34 solo) and two passes defended.{{Cite web |title=Jamal Adams 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AdamJa00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
On March 5, 2024, Adams was released by the Seahawks.{{Cite web|last=Boyle|first=John|title=Seahawks Release Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs & Will Dissly|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-release-jamal-adams-quandre-diggs-will-dissly|website=Seahawks.com|date=March 5, 2024|access-date=March 5, 2024}}
=Tennessee Titans=
==2024==
On July 11, 2024, Adams signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |title=Titans Sign Veteran Safety Jamal Adams, a Three-Time Pro Bowler |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-veteran-safety-jamal-adams-a-three-time-pro-bowler |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}} He missed the season opener due to a hip injury; after playing 20 snaps in 3 games, the Titans placed Adams on the reserve/non-football injury list on October 12.{{cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |work=NBC Sports |date=October 12, 2024 |access-date=October 12, 2024 |title=Titans place Jamal Adams on the reserve/non-football injury list |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/titans-place-jamal-adams-on-the-reserve-non-football-injury-list}} Adams subsequently requested to be released from the Titans, and the team granted his request on October 17, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Massey |first=Evan |date=October 17, 2024 |title=Titans Release Pro Bowler Jamal Adams |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/titans/news/tennessee-titans-release-pro-bowler-jamal-adams |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=Tennessee Titans On SI}}
=Detroit Lions=
On December 1, 2024, Adams was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.{{cite web |last1=Patra |first1=Kevin |title=Jamal Adams feels fortunate to join 'rolling' Lions team: 'It was a no-brainer' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jamal-adams-feels-fortunate-to-join-rolling-lions-team-it-was-a-no-brainer |website=NFL |access-date=December 3, 2024}} Adams would play in two games for the Lions, in which he recorded three tackles. He was released on January 1, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=2025-01-01 |title=Lions cut Jamal Adams from practice squad |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lions-cut-jamal-adams-from-practice-squad |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=NBC Sports |language=}}
NFL career statistics
=Regular season=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="3"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Comb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | TD | |
| 2017 | NYJ
| 16 || 16 || 83 || 63 || 20 || 2.0 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 2 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2018 | NYJ
| 16 || 16 || 115 || 86 || 29 || 3.5 || 12 || 1 || 38 || 38.0 || 38 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2019 | NYJ
| 14 || 14 || 75 || 61 || 14 || 6.5 || 7 || 1 || 61 || 61.0 || 61 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2020 | SEA
| 12 || 12 || 83 || 59 || 24 || 9.5 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2021 | SEA
| 12 || 12 || 87 || 56 || 31 || 0.0 || 5 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | SEA
| 1 || 1 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2023 | SEA
| 9 || 9 || 48 || 34 || 14 || 0.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2" | 2024 | TEN
| 3 || 1 || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| DET
| 2 || 2 || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| Career | 85 | 83 | 501 | 366 | 135 | 21.5 | 36 | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 61 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
=Postseason=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="3"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Comb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | TD | |
| 2020 | SEA
| 1 || 1 || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | SEA
| 0 || 0 || colspan="13"| did not play due to injury | ||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| Career | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Records and achievements
=Awards=
=NFL record=
Most sacks by a defensive back in a season: 9.5 (2020){{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Jelani |date=December 13, 2020 |title=Seahawks' Jamal Adams sets single-season record for most sacks by a DB in win over Jets |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-jamal-adams-sets-record-for-most-single-season-sacks-by-a-db-in-win-ove |access-date=November 23, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}
Personal life
Adams is the son of Michelle and George Adams.{{cite web |title=Jamal Adams |url=https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/jamal-adams/ |website=LSU |access-date=July 23, 2024 |date=July 8, 2019}} His father, George, played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1985 to 1991 as a running back.{{Cite web |last1=Rodrigue |first1=Marcus |last2=Mickles |first2=Sheldon |last3=Rabalais |first3=Scott |date=October 1, 2015 |title=New York connections: LSU safety Jamal Adams has some |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_18cd519d-2025-57cc-a392-b255def92185.html |access-date=March 21, 2020 |work=The Advocate}} Adams is a pescatarian.{{Cite web |last=Jussim |first=Matthew |date=March 17, 2020 |title=The MJ5: Jets Safety Jamal Adams on His Essential Recovery Gear, Why He Loves Monte Carlo, and More |url=https://www.mensjournal.com/sports/mj5-jamal-adams-on-his-favorite-workouts-recovery-tools-and-trip/ |access-date=October 14, 2020 |website=Men's Journal}}
References
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- [https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/jamal-adams/ LSU Tigers bio]
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