Vernon Adams Jr

Vernon Anthony Adams Jr. was born on January 3, 1993, in Pasadena, California. He developed his football skills at Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, where he distinguished himself by passing for 5,234 yards and 49 touchdowns, and rushing for an additional 1,263 yards and 19 scores in his final two seasons. Adams led Alemany to a 22-5 overall record during this period, including a league title in 2010 for which he was named the Serra League Most Valuable Player. His high school career provided a foundation for his subsequent collegiate and professional journey, marked by consistent performance as a dual-threat quarterback.

Adams began his collegiate career at Eastern Washington, where despite initial concerns about his height affecting scholarship offers from Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools, he accepted a scholarship from Eastern Washington over Portland State. After redshirting in 2011, he became a prominent figure in FCS football, leading the Eagles to significant achievements, including two Big Sky Conference championships and multiple FCS playoff appearances. His standout play led him to transfer to the University of Oregon for his senior season in 2015, where he continued to demonstrate his capabilities on a larger stage, earning the Pac-12 Conference’s Newcomer of the Year award. His college career statistics reflect a highly productive player with a knack for scoring, accumulating over 13,000 passing yards and 136 total touchdowns.

Adams transitioned to professional football, primarily in the Canadian Football League (CFL), after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft. He has played for several CFL teams, including the Montreal Alouettes, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, BC Lions, and currently the Calgary Stampeders. Throughout his CFL tenure, Adams has showcased his ability to lead offenses, earning recognition such as an East Division All-Star selection in 2019 and leading the CFL in passing yards in 2023. His career has been characterized by notable performances, resilience through injuries, and a continuous impact on the teams he has represented, solidifying his status as a key player in Canadian professional football.