Jamal Adams

PRO: The Titans signed Jamal Adams late in the 2024 offseason to bring experience and physicality to the defensive backfield. The 6-foot-1-inch, 213-pounder was originally drafted by the New York Jets with the sixth-overall selection in the 2017 NFL DrafT. In seven seasons, Adams has registered 362 tackles, 50 stops for loss, 21.5 sacks, 36 passes defensed, four interceptions and seven forced fumbles. Upon joining the Jets as a rookie, Adams quickly established himself as a unique and productive defender, utilizing his athleticism and aggressive playstyle to be a force in run support, pass rush and pass defense. He was traded to the Seahawks in 2020 where he logged his third straight Pro Bowl honor (2018-20).

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• From 2018-20, Adams logged three straight AP All-Pro and Pro Bowl seasons. He earned second team honors in 2018 and 2020, while earning first team honors in 2019. During that span, he collected 273 tackles, 30 stops for loss, 19.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and scored two defensive touchdowns: one interception return and one returned fumble recovery.
• Since 2017, Adams' 21.5 sacks are the most in the NFL by a defensive back, 7.5 more than the second most (15, Antoine Winfield Jr.).
• Adams set the NFL single-season record for most sacks by a defensive back with 9.5 sacks for the Seahawks in 2020.
• In his first Pro Bowl apperance following the 2018 season, he earned Defensive MVP after registering a sack and an interception in a three-play span for the AFC.

TITANS TIDBITS:
• Jamal's father, George, was a first-round selection of the New York Giants in 1985. Growing up, Jamal, who wears his father's jersey number 33, made a bet with his dad that he would be picked higher than George at 19th overall. "The trash-talking between them never stops," Jamal's mother, Michelle, told the New York Post.
• George played six NFL seasons with the Giants (1985-89) and Patriots (1990-91) after starring at the University of Kentucky where he still ranks in the top 10 in rushing yards for the school and is tied for fifth in rushing touchdowns for the Wildcats with 25. George and Maurice Carthon, father of Titans general manager Ran Carthon, were teammates on the Giants from 1985-89 as Carthon played fullback.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Lewisville, Texas, native was selected by the New York Jets in the first round (sixth overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.
• Traded by the Jets to the Seattle Seahawks along with a 2022 fourth-round pick in exchange for Bradley McDougald, 2022 first- and third-round picks, and a first-round pick in 2021 on July 25, 2020.
• Released by the Seahawks on March 5, 2024.
• Signed by the Titans as a free agent on July 11, 2024.

COLLEGE:
• In three seasons at Louisiana State, Adams played in 37 games with 26 starts, including every game during his final two seasons. Finished his career as one of the top defenders in school history, collecting 209 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, five interceptions and two sacks. Played on two top five units in defensive scoring (No. 5 in 2015 and 2016). Was first team All-American and first team All-SEC as a junior and a second team All-SEC selection as a sophomore.
• As a junior (2016), started all 12 games at safety and recorded 76 tackles, including 7.5 for loss. Added five passes defensed, an intercepion, a sack and a forced fumble. Garnered first-team All-America honors by CBS Sports and Pro Football Focus and second-team honors by the Associated Press and the American Football Coaches Association. Selected as permanent team captain and led a defense that allowed 16 touchdowns in 12 games, the lowest number in the nation.
• As a sophomore (2015), started all 12 games at safety and finished with 67 tackles, five for loss, six passes defensed and a career-high four interceptions. Earned Second-Team All-SEC honors from both league coaches and the Associated Press.
• As a freshman (2014), played in all 13 games with two starts. Served as the Tigers' fifth defensive back in nickel packages and recorded 66 tackles, five for loss, a sack and five pass breakups. Selected Freshman All-America and All-SEC Freshman Team.

PERSONAL:
• Attended Hebron (Carollton, Texas) High School, where he collected 138 tackles over his final two seasons at safety along with seven interceptions and four passes defensed. Named the District 5-5A MVP in his senior season.
• Rated a composite five-star recruit and the No. 31 overall player by 247Sports.com. Ranked the No. 1 saftey prospect in the nation by Scout.com as well as the No. 18 overall prospect and third-best Texas recruit by ESPN.com.
• Also made an impact on offense, scoring 20 touchdowns on 81 touches in his final two seasons
• Follow Adams on X at @prez and on Instagram at @presidentmal.
• Son of George and Michelle Adams.
• Born Jamal Lee Adams on Oct 17, 1995 in Lewisville, Texas.