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'''Phillip M. Adams''' (July 20, 1988 – April 7, 2021) was an American professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[South Carolina State Bulldogs football|South Carolina State Bulldogs]] and was drafted in the seventh round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]] by the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. He also played for the [[New England Patriots]], [[Oakland Raiders]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], and [[New York Jets]].
'''Phillip M. Adams''' (July 20, 1988 – April 7, 2021) was an American professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[South Carolina State Bulldogs football|South Carolina State Bulldogs]] and was drafted in the seventh round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]] by the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. He also played for the [[New England Patriots]], [[Oakland Raiders]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], and [[New York Jets]].


On April 7, 2021, [[2021 Rock Hill shooting|Adams shot six people]] at a house in [[Rock Hill, South Carolina]], killing five, and subsequently [[suicide|shot himself]].<ref name="cnbc" /><ref name="independent" />
On April 7, 2021, [[2021 Rock Hill shooting|Adams shot six people]] at a house in [[Rock Hill, South Carolina]], killing five, and subsequently [[suicide|shot himself]].<ref name="cnbc" /><ref name="independent" /><ref name="foxnews" /><ref name="wcnc" />


==College career==
==College career==
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==Death==
==Death==
{{main|2021 Rock Hill shooting}}
{{main|2021 Rock Hill shooting}}
On April 7, 2021, Adams killed five people in a [[Rock Hill, South Carolina]], house: Robert Lesslie,<ref>{{cite news |title=Who is Robert Lesslie, well-known doctor killed in South Carolina mass shooting? |url=https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/who-was-robert-lesslie-well-known-doctor-killed-york-county-mass-shooting/PGBWDPOBYRENBP4PICLUJT3V3Q/ |access-date=8 April 2021 |work=WSOC TV News |language=en}}</ref> his wife Barbara Lesslie, and two of their grandchildren, Adah and Noah, as well as James Lewis. A sixth person was also shot but survived.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dys|first=Andrew|title=Rock Hill doctor, wife, grandchildren, worker killed in York County mass shooting|url=https://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/crime/article250506054.html|publisher=The Herald|date=April 7, 2021|accessdate=April 8, 2021}}</ref> The following day, Adams killed himself.<ref>{{cite web|title=AP source: NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself|url=https://apnews.com/article/rock-hill-shootings-south-carolina-aaf71f2618f139ab3781592634c8e37c|publisher=AP}}</ref><ref name="cnbc">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-08|title=NFL pro Phillip Adams kills five, then himself|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/08/nfl-pro-phillip-adams-kills-five-then-himself.html|access-date=2021-04-08|website=CNBC|language=en}}</ref><ref name="independent">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-08|title=Ex-NFL player reported as gunman who killed renowned doctor and grandchildren|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/phillip-adams-south-carolina-shooting-nfl-b1828474.html|access-date=2021-04-08|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref>
On April 7, 2021, Adams killed five people in a [[Rock Hill, South Carolina]], house: Robert Lesslie,<ref>{{cite news |title=Who is Robert Lesslie, well-known doctor killed in South Carolina mass shooting? |url=https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/who-was-robert-lesslie-well-known-doctor-killed-york-county-mass-shooting/PGBWDPOBYRENBP4PICLUJT3V3Q/ |access-date=8 April 2021 |work=WSOC TV News |language=en}}</ref> his wife Barbara Lesslie, and two of their grandchildren, Adah and Noah, as well as James Lewis. A sixth person was also shot but survived.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dys|first=Andrew|title=Rock Hill doctor, wife, grandchildren, worker killed in York County mass shooting|url=https://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/crime/article250506054.html|publisher=The Herald|date=April 7, 2021|accessdate=April 8, 2021}}</ref> The following day, Adams killed himself.<ref>{{cite web|title=AP source: NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself|url=https://apnews.com/article/rock-hill-shootings-south-carolina-aaf71f2618f139ab3781592634c8e37c|publisher=AP}}</ref><ref name="cnbc">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-08|title=NFL pro Phillip Adams kills five, then himself|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/08/nfl-pro-phillip-adams-kills-five-then-himself.html|access-date=2021-04-08|website=CNBC|language=en}}</ref><ref name="independent">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-08|title=Ex-NFL player reported as gunman who killed renowned doctor and grandchildren|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/phillip-adams-south-carolina-shooting-nfl-b1828474.html|access-date=2021-04-08|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref><ref name="foxnews">{{Cite web|last=Gaydos|first=Ryan|date=2021-04-08|title=Ex-NFL player Phillip Adams' father on South Carolina shooting: 'I think the football messed him up'|url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nfl-phillip-adams-father-south-carolina-shooting|access-date=2021-04-08|website=Fox News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="wcnc">{{Cite web|title=Father of York County shooting suspect says son killed 5 others, then himself|url=https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/york-county-doctor-mass-shooting-phillip-adams-suspect-father-identifies-son/275-2fa8b949-1a7f-4a86-a90b-2223b595a756|access-date=2021-04-08|website=wcnc.com|language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:35, 8 April 2021

For other people with the same name, see Phillip Adams.
Phillip Adams
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Adams with the Raiders in 2012
No. 35, 28
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1988-07-20)July 20, 1988
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Died:April 8, 2021(2021-04-08) (aged 32)
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Rock Hill
(South Carolina)
College:South Carolina State
NFL draft:2010 / round: 7 / pick: 224
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First Team All-MEAC (2009)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:128
Pass deflections:15
Interceptions:5
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Phillip M. Adams (July 20, 1988 – April 7, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs and was drafted in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, and New York Jets.

On April 7, 2021, Adams shot six people at a house in Rock Hill, South Carolina, killing five, and subsequently shot himself.[1][2][3][4]

College career

In his freshman year at South Carolina State University, Adams saw action as a backup and on special teams. He recorded 12 tackles and 2 interceptions, along with a 30-yard punt return. As a sophomore with the Bulldogs, he played in 11 games.

As a junior, Adams ranked 6th on the team (with 48 tackles) and led the team in interceptions (with five) and pass deflections (with nine). In his senior year, he was a First Team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference selection after registering 48 tackles and 3 interceptions.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Adams was selected in the seventh round (224th overall) by the San Francisco 49ers.

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 10+5⁄8 in
(1.79 m) 		192 lb
(87 kg) 		4.50 s 1.62 s 2.57 s 4.34 s 7.16 s 34+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
All values from South Carolina State Pro Day on March 31, 2010[5]

In week 16 against the St. Louis Rams on December 26, 2010, Adams had his left ankle broken while blocking on the opening kickoff of the 2nd half.[6] He was released by the 49ers on September 3, 2011.[7]

New England Patriots

On September 21, 2011, the New England Patriots signed Adams and Landon Cohen after season-ending injuries to Dan Koppen and Myron Pryor. He was waived on October 8, then re-signed on October 13 after Mike Wright went on injured reserve. On October 14, Adams was once again released to make room for Marcus Harrison. On November 21, Adams recorded his first interception in the NFL. He was waived again on November 29.

Seattle Seahawks

On December 20, 2011, Adams was signed by the Seattle Seahawks.

Oakland Raiders

On September 1, 2012, Adams was signed by the Oakland Raiders.

Second stint with Seahawks

Adams signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 27, 2014.

New York Jets

Adams was signed by the New York Jets on September 1, 2014. [8]

Atlanta Falcons

Adams was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on March 12, 2015.[9]

Career statistics

Year Team GP Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
Comb Total Ast Sacks FF FR Yards Int Yards Avg Long TD PD
2010 SF 15 13 9 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2011 NE 6 8 7 1 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 1
SEA 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2012 OAK 15 15 13 2 0.0 0 0 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 5
2013 OAK 16 30 26 4 0.0 0 1 26 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2014 NYJ 12 24 21 3 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 3
2015 ATL 13 38 32 6 0.0 1 0 0 1 2 2.0 2 0 4
Total 78 128 108 20 0.0 1 1 26 5 2 2.0 2 0 15

[10]

Death

Main article: 2021 Rock Hill shooting

On April 7, 2021, Adams killed five people in a Rock Hill, South Carolina, house: Robert Lesslie,[11] his wife Barbara Lesslie, and two of their grandchildren, Adah and Noah, as well as James Lewis. A sixth person was also shot but survived.[12] The following day, Adams killed himself.[13][1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "NFL pro Phillip Adams kills five, then himself". CNBC. April 8, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Ex-NFL player reported as gunman who killed renowned doctor and grandchildren". The Independent. April 8, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Gaydos, Ryan (April 8, 2021). "Ex-NFL player Phillip Adams' father on South Carolina shooting: 'I think the football messed him up'". Fox News. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Father of York County shooting suspect says son killed 5 others, then himself". wcnc.com. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "Phillip Adams Draft Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
  6. ^ [1] [dead link]
  7. ^ "49ers Trim Roster to 53". Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  8. ^ Lange, Randy (September 1, 2014). "Jets Sign CB Adams, Release WR Enunwa". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 1, 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  9. ^ Adams, Jay (March 12, 2015). "Falcons Add More Defensive Help in Free Agency". Atlanta Falcons. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  10. ^ "Phillip Adams Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  11. ^ "Who is Robert Lesslie, well-known doctor killed in South Carolina mass shooting?". WSOC TV News. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  12. ^ Dys, Andrew (April 7, 2021). "Rock Hill doctor, wife, grandchildren, worker killed in York County mass shooting". The Herald. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  13. ^ "AP source: NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself". AP.
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