Andrew Adams, S/DB, UConn: 2016 NFL Scouting Report

2016 NFL Draft: Andrew Adams led the team in tackles last year with 103. Adams has 262 career tackles and forced twelve turnovers in his career at UConn.

Andrew Adams started in all games his final two seasons, 33 total for Connecticut. He intercepted four passes in 2014 and led the team in tackles last year with 103. Adams has 262 tackles and forced twelve turnovers in four years at UConn.

As a captain in 2015, Adams had three double-digit tackling performances, including 17 tackles against Navy and 14 tackles in the St. Perersburg Bowl against Marshall.

Measurables

Height: 6′ 0″

Weight: 198 lbs

Strengths

Adams has high expectations for himself and is a team leader. He was one of four captains his senior season. He’s strong, putting up 24 reps (225 pounds) at UConn’s pro day. He already has NFL size and experience playing both slot cornerback and safety. He knows what to do with the ball, running for 104 return yards off four turnovers as a junior. Adams stays in the moment and says the game slows down when he’s on the field playing.

Weaknesses

Adams lacks vertical for a defensive back, jumping only 9 feet, 10 inches in the broad jump and 32 inches in the vertical. However, Adams’ size could compensate for his lack of hops. He’s been a part of big plays but a handful of those were being in the right place at the right time with intercepting tipped or overthrown passes or scooping up fumbles. He played in the American Conference for three seasons so hardly played against power-five conference offenses.

Final thoughts

Adams versatility will land him a spot on an NFL roster. He can be moved throughout the secondary and has had success with all aspect of playing there. He appears confident with himself and that confidence will help him stay balanced at the next level. Look for Adams to be a sixth round draft pick and to be producing in someone’s secondary within the next few years.

Potential Fits

Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers