Jamal Adams

Jamal Adams
Adams with the Seattle Seahawks in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1995-10-17) October 17, 1995
Lewisville, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Hebron (Carrollton, Texas)
College:LSU (2014–2016)
Position:Safety
NFL draft:2017: 1st round, 6th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:501
Sacks:21.5
Forced fumbles:7
Fumble recoveries:4
Pass deflections:36
Interceptions:4
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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. Adams also played for the Tennessee Titans.