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Johnny Adams

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Position: DB
Jersey #: 30
Date of Birth: June 9, 1989
Height / Weight: 5'10" / 185 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2013 by
First Team: BUF (2013)
Last Team: BUF (2013)

Career Summary

Johnny Adams is a cornerback who played at Michigan State and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

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Early Life

Adams attended Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio.

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High School

At Buchtel, Adams was a four-year starter and earned all-city and team MVP honors as a senior after recording 115 tackles and three interceptions. He also competed in basketball and track.

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College Career

Adams played at Michigan State, where he became one of the program's leading ballhawks. His 86-yard interception return for a touchdown against Indiana in 2011 was the fourth-longest interception return in school history.

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Path to the NFL

Adams participated in the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine and signed with Houston as an undrafted rookie free agent after the draft.

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NFL Career

Adams appeared in four NFL games in 2013 with Buffalo and Oakland. Indianapolis' 2014 player materials listed his four-game 2013 regular-season total.

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Career Accomplishments

Adams was named to the 2012 Jim Thorpe Award watch list. He concluded his Michigan State career ranked fourth in school history in interception-return yards, fifth in passes defended and 10th in interceptions.

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Playing Style

Adams was a playmaking coverage corner with return ability, recording interceptions, pass breakups and an 86-yard pick-six during his Michigan State career.

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