- 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=ADA475276Keith A. Adams (born November 22, 1979 in
Norwood, Massachusetts ) is anAmerican football linebacker who is currently afree agent . He was originally drafted by theTennessee Titans in the seventh round of the2001 NFL Draft . He playedcollege 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 inWorld 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 thePhiladelphia 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 theMiami 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]
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