Ben DiNapoli compares Jamal Adams’ 2017 season to other rookie safeties and breaks down what he needs to do to make a leap during his sophomore year…
Coming into the 2017 NFL draft, many pegged Jamal Adams as the most complete prospect available and someone who could step in immediately and be a difference maker. This led the Jets to selecting Adams with the #6 overall pick, ahead of quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes. Taking a look back at his rookie season, Adams flashed a lot of the potential that had scouts so excited in the first place.
He played in all 16 games and finished with 83 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 6 passes defended and 2 sacks. While those are some pretty impressive stats for a rookie, one of the biggest things that stands out about him is something you can’t see on paper: his leadership. From the first day he stepped on the field, Adams immediately became one of the team’s leaders. The defense follows him, whether it be through delegating assignments or breaking out dance moves during a time out.
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