p;Played in nine contests, starting eight.

Spring 2021: Played in two games in the spring campaign.

2019: Played in four games and made two starts ... made his first start against Southeast Missouri (10/5/19).

HIGH SCHOOL: Adams was a big part of Hoover’s offensive success in 2018 as he was graded out at 92 percent and had 47 knockdowns without allowing a sack. While at Hoover, Adams was part of three region championships and two state titles and also competed in wrestling. He was named second-team all-state in Class 7A by the Alabama Sports Writers Association and was on the All-South Metro team.

PERSONAL: The son of Eric and Cassandra Adams ... born Aug. 3, 2000, in Nashville, Tenn. ... full name is Ellis Gregory Adams ... His father, Eric Sr., played basketball at Fisk, while his brother, Eric Jr., recently completed his collegiate football career at Samford.

ACADEMIC: Enrolled in interdisciplinary studies.

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Fall 2021: Played in nine contests, starting eight.

Spring 2021: Played in two games in the spring campaign.

2019: Played in four games and made two starts ... made his first start against Southeast Missouri (10/5/19).

Ellis Adams