Adams played cover safety at Illinois for five seasons, developing his position with each passing year. Even though New York has a lot of depth at the position, Adams may have to compete all summer long for a slot.
Numerous NFL players look up to legendary players in their position. Adams attributes much of his competitive drive and work ethic to the influence of one of the game’s all-time greats. Kobe Bryant is listed as Adams’ favorite athlete in his University of Illinois resume because of “his mindset and his work ethic.”
Adams managed a rigorous academic load while playing football for Illinois. In December 2020, Adams received a political science bachelor’s degree. He earned a second bachelor’s degree in communications during the COVID year.
Tony Adams Draft Profile
Experience: R
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205 lbs
College: Illinois
Tony Adams Salary
Tony Adams makes an average of $856,667 per year. Adams’ base salary in 2022 will be $705,000. He will also get a signing bonus of $10,000. His cap hit will be $708,333.
Tony Adams Net Worth
Tony Adams has an estimated net worth of $500,000 dollars
Tony Adams Contract
Tony Adams agreed to terms with the New York Jets on a three-year, $2,570,000 contract that included a $10,000 signing bonus and a $110,000 guarantee.
Tony Adams Height
Tony Adams stands at a height of 1.83.
Tony Adams Weight
Tony Adams weighs 93 kg.
Tony Adams Position
Tony Adams plays as a safety. He is currently signed to the New York Jets on a three-year contract.
Tony Adams Jersey Number
Tony Adams wears the number 22 jersey
Tony Adams PFF
SOLO TACKLES
0
INTERCEPTIONS
0
TARGETS
1
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
1
Tony Adams College Stats
| Tackles | Def Int | Fumbles | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Solo ▼ | Ast | Tot | Loss | Sk | Int | Yds | Avg | TD | PD | FR | Yds | TD | FF |
| 2021 | Illinois | Big Ten | SR | DB | 12 | 47 | 16 | 63 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||
| *2019 | Illinois | Big Ten | JR | DB | 9 | 30 | 11 | 41 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2018 | Illinois | Big Ten | SO | DB | 8 | 29 | 14 | 43 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | Illinois | Big Ten | SR | DB | 6 | 25 | 26 | 51 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | Illinois | Big Ten | FR | DB | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career | Illinois | 135 | 71 | 206 | 11.5 | 3.0 | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |