Education
Adams attended Dublin Coffman High School in Dublin, Ohio, where he was an All-State selection as a junior and senior.
Adams attended Dublin Coffman High School in Dublin, Ohio, where he was an All-State selection as a junior and senior.
He played collegiate football at Ohio State University. Adams was considered to be one of the best offensive tackles of his draft class. Regarded as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Adams was listed as the Number.
1 offensive tackle prospect in the class of 2008.
2012 NFL Draft
After testing positive for drug use at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine the Pittsburgh Steelers initially removed Adams from their draft board. Determined to be selected by his favorite team, Adams met with head coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Kevin Colbert, and team owner Art Rooney World War II After professing his love for the Steelers and willingness to rectify his mistake, Adams was reconsidered by the historically strict franchise.
He was selected in the second round (pick 56) of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh Steelers
On May 8, 2012, the Steelers signed Adams to a 4-year, $3.54 million contract with a signing bonus of $1.01 million and $1.01 million guaranteed.
Adams played in his first career game on September 9, 2012 against the Denver Broncos.
On October 21, 2012, he received his first career start in a 24-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He then started the next 5 games. He finished his rookie season with 6 starts in 10 games.
On September 8, 2013, Adams started the Steeler"s season opener against the Tennessee Titans.
After 4 consecutive starts to begin the season, he was benched due to ineffective play. He finished his second season with 10 starts in 15 games.
He would not return to his starting role until Week 13. During his third season he started 4 times in 16 games.
In early June 2015, Adams was placed on the PUP list before training camp in order to recuperate from a back surgery.
Adams was stabbed in an apparent robbery attempt in the early morning hours of June 1, 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was hospitalized and made a full recovery.
