American football safety Jamal Lee Adams plays for the Detroit Lions as of 2024. The New York Jets drafted him as the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Adams was a starter straight from his rookie year. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie team in 2017. After three seasons and 46 appearances, Adams was traded to the Seattle Seahawks. After combining for 221 tackles over four seasons, Adams was traded to the Tennessee Titans in 2024. However, he requested a trade months after joining seeing him play for the Lions in December 2024.
Growing up in Texas, Adams attended Hebron High School. He recorded a total of 138 tackles and seven interceptions during his high school career. Adams was rated as a five-star recruit by the Scout. Adams committed to Louisiana State University to play college football in 2014. He appeared in 36 games in college over three seasons recording a total of 209 tackles. Adams had a breakout 2016 season recording 76 tackles in 12 games. He was named into the First Team All-American and All-SEC Team that year.
Who are Jamal Adams parents?
George and Michelle Adams are the parents of Jamal Adams. They first met in August 1986, just after he sustained a hip injury that, had he not been the warrior his son is today, would have destroyed his career according to the NY Post.
Jamal Adams father
George Wallace Adams is the father of Jamal Adams. He was also an American football professional who played in the NFL from 1985 to 1991. George is also among the Super Bowl XXI winners with the New York Giants. He missed out on a long career in the NFL after sustaining a hip injury.
Jamal Adams mother
Michelle Adams is the mother of Jamal Adams. After signing an extension with the Seahawks, Adams told the reporters “Mom called, she called twice, and when she told me I needed to take the contract, it was a no-brainer,” Adams said according to the Seahawks website.
What nationality are Jamal Adams' parents?
George and Michelle Adams are of American nationality. George, born in Lexington, Kentucky completed his education at Lafayette. Michelle went to Yonkers High School and was raised on Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers according to the NY Post.
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Jamal Adams Parents
Jamal Adams was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Jamal Adams was born in Lewisville, Texas on October 17, 1995.
Jamal Adams is currently in his eighth season in the NFL as of 2024.
A. Jamal Adams attended Louisiana State University from 2014 to 2016.
