He was a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Sea Dragons and BC Lions.

Adams played college football at the University of West Georgia.

[2] He spent training camp with the Seahawks, but was waived during the roster cut downs on September 5, 2015.

[3] On September 14, 2015, Adams was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.

[5] Adams finished the 2015 season on the Chiefs’ practice squad, and signed as a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2016.

[9] He made his NFL debut the next day playing on special teams in a 35–32 win over the Carolina Panthers.

[24] In Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans, Adams led the team with eight tackles and recorded his first career sack on Ryan Tannehill during the 42–36 overtime loss.

[25] In Week 12 against the Detroit Lions, Adams led the team with 17 tackles and forced two fumbles that were recovered by the Texans during the 41–25 win.

[39] The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

[40] On February 2, 2024, Adams signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).