Jamal Adams

Jamal Adams
Adams with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025
No. 33
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1995-10-17) October 17, 1995
Lewisville, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolHebron (Carrollton, Texas)
CollegeLSU (2014–2016)
NFL draft2017: 1st round, 6th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles546
Sacks22.5
Forced fumbles8
Fumble recoveries4
Pass deflections36
Interceptions4
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jamal Lee Adams (born October 17, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker. 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 has also played for the Tennessee Titans and the Detroit Lions.