Keith Adams (American football)

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name=Keith Adams
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currentteam=Tennessee Titans
currentnumber=--
currentpositionplain=Linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|11|22
birthplace=Norwood, Massachusetts
heightft=5
heightin=11
weight=238
debutyear=2001
debutteam=Dallas Cowboys
college=Clemson
draftyear=2001
draftround=7
draftpick=232
pastteams=
* Tennessee Titans (2001)*
* Dallas Cowboys (2001-2002)
* Philadelphia Eagles (2002-2005)
* Carolina Panthers (2006)*
* Miami Dolphins (2006)
* Cleveland Browns (2007):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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highlights=
* No notable achievements
nfl=ADA475276

Keith A. Adams (born November 22, 1979 in Norwood, Massachusetts) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson.

College career

Adams starred at linebacker at Clemson University, earning the nickname "The Teeth" for his gap between his two front teeth. This moniker would later evolve into "The Toothinator" (The Terminator + tooth) which was a more accurate reflection of the violent nature of his playing style and for the gap in his teeth. He played in 35 games during his college career and made 23 sacks which left him tied for third in Clemson history. He majored in parks, recreation and tourism management.

Professional career

2001

Adams was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the 7th round (232nd overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played throughout the preseason, but was a roster cut before the start of the regular season. He was picked up by the Dallas Cowboys and played in four games his first season.

2002

He was allocated to NFL Europe and played in 10 games for the Berlin Thunder. He finished the season with 55 tackles and one sack. He played in World Bowl X and helped the Thunder win their second consecutive Championship. He started the NFL season with the Cowboys but was eventually cut. He was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles on October 21.

2003

He played in 15 games for the Eagles and led the NFC in special teams tackles.

2004

He played in all 16 regular season games making two starts. He made 54 tackles and his total of 24 tackles on special teams ranked second on the team. He featured in three postseason games.

2005

He started in all 16 games for the Eagles and found a home at the weakside linebacker spot. He made 101 tackles a career high total.

2006

He was picked up by the Carolina Panthers as an unrestricted free agent on April 13th, 2006 but was then cut by the team on September 3, 2006 and signed by the Miami Dolphins.

2007

On December 12, 2007 he signed with the Cleveland Browns.

Personal

He is the son of 15 year NFL veteran Julius Adams.

External links

* [http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=3169 Cleveland Browns bio]