Adams attended Dooly County High School in Vienna, Georgia.

In addition to being named All-State for the second straight year, he was selected as a participant in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game.

In his first career snap, in the season opener against Washington State on August 31, he sacked Cougars quarterback Connor Halliday.

"[9] He was subsequently named first-team All-SEC,[10] and a second-team All-American (by AP, CBS Sports and AFCA) at the conclusion of the season.

[20] He underwent foot surgery in August after suffering a stress fracture on the second day of training camp and missed the entire preseason as a result.

[21][22] On November 11, 2018, Adams recorded his first career sack on Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler in a 31–12 victory.

On November 30, 2021 Adams was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers off the Saints practice squad.

[33] In Week 7's victory over the New York Jets, Adams suffered a knee injury that led to him being placed on the team's injured reserve list.