Phillip Adams (American football)

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Phillip Adams

refer to caption Adams with the Raiders in 2012.
No. 20 Atlanta Falcons
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1988-07-20) July 20, 1988
Place of birth:	Rock Hill, South Carolina
Height:
Weight:
Career information
High school:	Rock Hill (SC)
College:	South Carolina State
NFL draft:	2010 / Round: 7 / Pick: 224
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (2010) New England Patriots (2011) Seattle Seahawks (2011) Oakland Raiders (2012–2013) Seattle Seahawks (2014)* New York Jets (2014) Atlanta Falcons (2015–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First Team All-MEAC (2009)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014
Tackles: 91 Pass deflections: 11 Interceptions: 4 Forced fumbles: 0 Player stats at NFL.com

Phillip M. Adams (born July 20, 1988) is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for South Carolina State University.

He has also played for the New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, and New York Jets.He also went to Oakdale Elementary School as a kid.

College career

In his freshman year at South Carolina State University, Adams saw action as a backup and on special teams. He recorded 12 tackles and 2 interceptions, along with a 30-yard punt return. As a sophomore, he played in 11 games.

As a junior, Adams ranked 6th on the team with 48 tackles, and led the team in interceptions with five, and pass deflections with nine. In his senior year, he was a First Team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference selection, after registering 48 tackles and 3 interceptions.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Adams was selected in the seventh round (224th overall) by the San Francisco 49ers.

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP
5 ft 10⅝ in	192 lb	4.50 s	1.62 s	2.57 s	4.34 s	7.16 s	34½ in	10 ft 4 in
All values from South Carolina State Pro Day on March 31, 2010

In week 16 against the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 26, 2010, Adams had his left ankle broken while blocking on the opening kickoff of the 2nd half. He was released by the 49ers on September 3, 2011.

New England Patriots

On September 21, 2011, the New England Patriots signed Adams and Landon Cohen after season-ending injuries to Dan Koppen and Myron Pryor. He was waived on October 8, then re-signed on October 13 after Mike Wright went on injured reserve. On October 14, Adams was once again released to make room for Marcus Harrison. On November 21, Adams recorded his first interception in the NFL. He was waived again on November 29.

Seattle Seahawks

On December 20, 2011, Adams was signed by the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle Seahawks.

Oakland Raiders

On September 1, 2012, Adams was signed by the Oakland Raiders.

Second stint with Seahawks

Adams signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 27, 2014.

New York Jets

Adams was signed by the New York Jets on September 1, 2014.

Atlanta Falcons

Adams was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on March 12, 2015.

Career statistics

Year	Team	Games	Combined Tackles	Tackles	Assisted Tackles	Sacks	Forced Fumbles	Fumble Recoveries	Fumble Recovery Yards	Interceptions	Interception Return Yards	Average Interception Return Yards	Longest Interception Return	Interception Return Touchdowns	Passes Defended	Stuffs	Stuff Yards	Kick Blocks
2010	SF	15	13	9	4	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2011	NE	6	8	7	1	0.0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2012	OAK	15	15	13	2	0.0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5	1	3	0
2013	OAK	16	30	26	4	0.0	0	1	26	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
Total	Total	52	66	55	11	0.0	0	1	26	3	0	0	0	0	8	1	3	0

External links

• Atlanta Falcons bio