Sam Adams (American football)

Sam Adams
No. 98, 95
PositionsDefensive tackle
Defensive end
Personal information
Born (1973-06-13) June 13, 1973
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight350 lb (159 kg)
Career information
High schoolCypress Creek (Houston)
CollegeTexas A&M
NFL draft1994: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles403
Sacks44
Forced fumbles5
Fumble recoveries5
Interceptions3
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Samuel Aaron Adams (born June 13, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies, earning consensus All-American honors, and was selected eighth overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1994 NFL draft. Following six seasons as a member of the Seahawks, he earned consecutive Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors during his two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Adams was also part of the team that won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXV and made another championship appearance in his one season for the Oakland Raiders in 2002. As a member of the Buffalo Bills from 2003 to 2004, Adams was named to a third Pro Bowl. He spent his last two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos.