Phillip Adams life and biography

Armed with solid ball-hawking skills, Phillip Adams adds depth in the defensive backfield, while looking to contribute on special teams.

TRANSACTIONS:
Originally a seventh-round (224nd overall) draft choice by SF in 2010.

COLLEGE:
•Saw action in 42 games during his four-year career for the Bulldogs. A 2009 first-team All-MEAC selection, tied for the team lead with 3 INTs and ranked 5th with 48 tackles, helping the Bulldogs to a 10-2 record. Also returned 5 punts for 18 yards, while recording 1 FF, a team-high 11 pass breakups (t-1st in MEAC) and a FR, which was returned for a TD. As a junior, led the Bulldogs with 5 INTS (t-1st in MEAC) and 9 pass breakups (6th in MEAC), while ranking 6th on the team with 48 tackles. Also posted 11 punt returns for 208 yards (18.9 avg.) and 2 TDs. Saw action in 11 games as a sophomore, posting an INT. As a freshman, recorded 12 tackles, 2 INTs and 1 punt return for 30 yards.

PERSONAL
•Attended Rock Hill (SC) HS and helped lead the Bearcats to the Class 4A Division I state championship in 2004.
•Also starred on the Bearcats basketball team and led Rock Hill to its first state title in school history as a senior.
•Played at Rock Hill HS with S Ko Simpson and S Jonathan Hefney of the Detroit Lions.
•Born Phillip Adams (7/20/88) in Rock Hill, SC

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