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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

TacklesDef IntFumbles
YearSchoolConfClassPosGSolo
AstTotLossSkIntYdsAvgTDPDFRYdsTDFF
2021IllinoisBig TenSRDB124716633.51.0100.00500
*2019IllinoisBig TenJRDB93011413.00.02136.51101
2018IllinoisBig TenSODB82914434.01.0100.00400
2020IllinoisBig TenSRDB62526510.00.012323.00100
2017IllinoisBig TenFRDB54481.01.0100.00000
CareerIllinois1357120611.53.06366.011101