Rodney Adams


Rodney Alan Adams Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football at South Florida, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

College career

Adams played college football at South Florida, after transferring from Toledo. During his senior season, he set a school record with 67 receptions and tied his own single-season record with 822 receiving yards. He caught five touchdowns. During his collegiate career, Adams caught 16 touchdowns which is second in school history. Adams was also a kick return specialist with 1,140 yards on 46 returns, including a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

Statistics

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Adams was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round, 170th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft. He was waived by the Vikings on October 30, 2017 and was re-signed to the practice squad.

Indianapolis Colts

On February 2, 2018, Adams signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
On April 9, 2018, the Colts placed Adams on the reserve/retired list.
He was reinstated from the reserve/retired list to the active roster on January 29, 2020.

Personal life

Adams' mother, Michelle Conway Scott, died in a car accident in 2013. Since the accident, Adams has dedicated his career to his mother. Adams became the legal guardian of his brother, Antonio Blount, who was 16 at the time. He was granted a hardship and transferred from Toledo to South Florida to finish his college football career.