Adams attended high school at Father McLellan Catholic Highschool.[1] Adams also played for the Durham Dolphins Football Club,[2] who play out of Ajax, Ontario.
College career
Wilfrid Laurier University
Adams began his university career with Laurier in 2018, playing in nine games, one in 2018 and eight in 2019.[3] Adams transferred to Garden City after the 2019 season.[4]
Garden City CC
In Adam's one season at Garden City, he was named NJCAA D1 All-America first team.[5][1]
Illinois
Adams decided to commit to play Division I football for the Illinois Fighting Illini.[6][7] Adams finished the 2022 season by playing in 13 games while starting twelve at left guard and one start at left tackle.[8] During the 2022 season, Adams was ranked as the 11th best blocking guard in the nation and the 2nd best in the Big Ten.[9] For his performance on the 2022 season, Adams was named third team all Big-Ten.[10] Adams helped the Fighting Illini to be semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award which is awarded to the nation's best offensive line.[11] During the 2023 season, Adams played in and started 12 games, while being a captain, and a big ten honorable mention selection.[12]
In Adam's career for the Fighting Illini, he played in and started 25 games.[13]
