Darvin Adams facts for kids
Adams with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2022
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| Born: | January 5, 1990 Canton, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College | Auburn |
| High school | Harrison (Kennesaw, Georgia) |
| Career history | |
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| 2011 | Carolina Panthers |
| 2012 | Virginia Destroyers |
| 2013–2014 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2015–2021 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2022 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL West All-Star | 2017, 2018 |
| Career stats | |
| Receptions | 406 |
| Receiving yards | 5,885 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 42 |
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Darvin Adams, born on January 5, 1990, is an American professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver. Darvin is a two-time champion in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He won the Grey Cup in 2019 and 2021 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He first joined the Carolina Panthers in 2011. Adams has also played for the Virginia Destroyers, Toronto Argonauts, and Ottawa Redblacks. He played college football at Auburn University. There, he helped his team win the 2011 BCS National Championship.
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Early Life and High School Football
Darvin Adams grew up in Canton, Mississippi. He went to Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. In his junior year, he scored 15 touchdowns from catches. He also ran for five touchdowns.
During his senior year, he caught 66 passes for 867 yards. He scored 11 touchdowns. He also played defense, making 106 tackles and two interceptions. He was chosen to play in the Cobb County All-Star Senior Bowl.
College Football Career
Darvin Adams played college football for Auburn. In the 2009 season, he caught 60 passes for 997 yards. He also scored 10 touchdowns.
On January 1, 2010, Adams was named the Most Valuable Player of the Outback Bowl. He had 12 catches for 142 yards in Auburn's 38–35 win. Later, in the 2010 SEC Championship Game, Auburn won the Southeastern Conference. Adams set a new record for receiving yards in that game with 217 yards. After the 2010 season, Adams decided to enter the NFL draft.
Professional Football Journey
Darvin Adams has played for several professional football teams. He started his career in the NFL. Then, he moved to the United Football League (UFL). Most of his career has been in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Carolina Panthers Experience
The Carolina Panthers signed Darvin Adams on July 30, 2011. He joined them as a rookie free agent. He was released from the team on September 3, 2011. Later, he spent some time on the team's practice squad. He was then moved to the active roster on November 25, 2011.
Virginia Destroyers Time
In 2012, Adams played in four games. He was with the Virginia Destroyers. This team was part of the United Football League.
Toronto Argonauts Years
On January 28, 2013, Adams signed with the Toronto Argonauts. This team plays in the Canadian Football League. He played with them for two years. During this time, he played in 11 games and started 8 of them. He caught 18 passes for 237 yards and scored one touchdown.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Success
Darvin Adams joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on February 10, 2015. He quickly became one of their top receivers. In 2015, he caught 61 passes for 839 yards. He also scored 6 touchdowns.
In 2016, Adams missed 12 games due to a shoulder injury. He returned to play near the end of the season. On January 16, 2017, he signed a new three-year contract with the Bombers. This kept him with the team. Over the next two seasons, he continued to be a key player. He gained over 1,000 receiving yards in both 2017 and 2018.
Adams helped the Bombers reach the playoffs in 2019. In a playoff game, he caught a big 71-yard touchdown pass. This helped the Bombers beat the Calgary Stampeders. He also had a 63-yard catch in another playoff game. This helped the team reach the Grey Cup. In the 107th Grey Cup, the Blue Bombers won their first championship in 29 years. Adams even threw a pass on a trick play during that game.
The 2020 CFL season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Adams returned to the team for the 2021 season. His teammate, Kenny Lawler, led the league in receiving yards that year. Still, Adams finished with 441 yards and four touchdowns. The Blue Bombers had the best record in the regular season. They went on to win their second straight championship. In the 108th Grey Cup, they came back from being behind. Adams caught a touchdown pass in overtime. This play won the game for the Blue Bombers, 33-25. His contract with the Bombers ended on February 8, 2022.
Ottawa Redblacks Chapter
On February 8, 2022, Darvin Adams signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. In his first season with Ottawa, he played in all 18 regular season games. This was the first time in his career he played every game. He caught 63 passes for 949 yards and scored two touchdowns. His contract with the Redblacks ended in February 2023.
Career Statistics Overview
Darvin Adams has had a strong career in the CFL. He has played in 109 regular season games. He has caught 406 passes for 5,877 yards. He has scored 42 receiving touchdowns. In playoff games, he has 21 catches for 387 yards and 1 touchdown.
