Phillip Adams was signed by the Patriots as a free agent on September 21, 2011 ... Originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round (224nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft ... Released by the 49ers (9/3/11).
CAREER TRANSACTIONSPhillip Adams was signed by the Patriots as a free agent on September 21, 2011 ... Originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round (224nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft ... Released by the 49ers (9/3/11).
SEASONAL REVIEWS2011 (5/0)
- Recorded his first career interception - a fourth quarter Tyler Palko pass in the end zone. Added one tackle in a reserve role against the Chiefs (11/21).
- Made two tackles in a reserve role against the Jets (11/13).
- Saw substantial playing time against the Giants, making one tackle and a quarterback hit (11/6).
- Made one tackle against the Steelers (10/30).
- Played in his first game as a Patriot against the Raiders (10/2).
- Was active but did not play against the Bills (9/25).
2010 (15/0 - San Francisco)
- Played in 15 regular season games as a rookie, mainly on special teams.
- Finished the season with 13 total tackles and 1 pass defensed.
COLLEGE
- Saw action in 42 games during his four-year career for the Bulldogs.
- A 2009 first-team All-MEAC selection. After helping lead the Bulldogs to a 10-2 record.
- Finished his senior year with 48 tackles and a team-high 11 pass breakups.
- As a junior, led the Bulldogs with five interceptions.
- Returned punts at various times during his college career.
PERSONAL
- Born July 20, 1988 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Attended Rock Hill (SC) High School and helped his school win the state championship in 2004.
- Also starred on the basketball team that won a state title his senior year.
- Intends to go back to school to finish his degree in sports communications.
