Royce Adams
Royce Bernard Adams Jr. is an American former professional football defensive back. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League as an undrafted free agent in 2010, and then later signed by the New York Jets of the National Football League in 2012. He played college football at Purdue.
Early life
He transferred from Lakewood St. Edward High School to Glenville High School for his senior in which he recorded seven interceptions for the season. His head coach at Glenville High School was Ted Ginn Sr., the father of Carolina Panthers wide receiver and punt returner Ted Ginn Jr.College career
He played at Purdue University. He finished with 91 tackles, one interception, 3 passes defended and a forced fumble.In his senior season, he finished the season with 6 tackles.
In his junior season, he played in 12 games, recording 18 tackles for the season. On October 18, 2008, he recorded a career high 10 tackles against Northwestern but [2008 2006 Purdue Boilermakers football team|Purdue Boilermakers football team|Purdue] loss that game 48–26.
In his sophomore year, he played in 13 games. he finished the season with 30 tackles and a passes defended. On October 13, 2007, he had 4 tackles in a game against Michigan in which Purdue loss 48–21.
In his freshman year, he played in 14 games in which he recorded 37 tackles, one interception, 2 passes defended and a forced fumble. On October 14, 2006, he had 2 tackles, an interception and a pass deflection against Northwestern as Purdue won the game. On November 4, 2006, he recorded 2 tackles and a forced fumble against Michigan State as Purdue wins the game 17–15.
Professional career
Pittsburgh Power
On November 22, 2010, he signed with the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League. He finished the 2011 season with 47 tackles and a forced fumble.New York Jets
On January 5, 2012, Adams signed with the New York Jets.On July 31, 2012, he was placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury in which he suffered during the offseason. He was released on August 31, 2013.