Michael Adams (American football)

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Michael Adams
No. 21, 27
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1985-06-17) June 17, 1985 (age 38)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High school: Justin F. Kimball (Dallas, Texas)
College: Louisiana
Undrafted: 2007
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:177
Sacks:1
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:4
Interceptions:3
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Michael Wayne Adams, Jr. (born June 17, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Louisiana.

On June 19, 2013, Adams signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight
5 ft 8+14 in
(1.73 m)
176 lb
(80 kg)
Values from Pro Day [1]


  1. "2007 NFL Draft Scout Michael Adams College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.

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