Darrell Adams
 Adams with the Toronto Varsity Blues in 2024 | |||||||||
| Toronto Varsity Blues | |||||||||
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| Position: | Head coach | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 16, 1983 Jamaica, New York, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 282 lb (128 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Islip High | ||||||||
| College: | Villanova | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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| CFL status: | American | ||||||||
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Darrell Adams (born September 16, 1983) is a former professional gridiron football defensive tackle and is the head coach for the Toronto Varsity Blues of U Sports football. He played professionally for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) for three seasons. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
College career
[edit]Adams played college football for the Villanova Wildcats from 2001 to 2005.[1] He was named a First-team All-Atlantic 10 in 2003, 2004 and 2005.[2]
Professional career
[edit]New York Jets
[edit]After going unselected in the 2006 NFL draft, Adams signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets in May 2006.[3] He participated in training camp and the preseason, but was waived with the final cuts on September 2, 2006.[4] He was re-signed to a practice roster agreement on December 6, 2006, where he remained to end the season.[4]
Adams was signed to a reserve/future contract in January 2007.[4] However, he was released near the end of pre-season on August 27, 2007.[5]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
[edit]On September 2, 2007, Adams was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[6] He played in two regular season games in 2007, where he had two defensive tackles. Adams had a breakout year during the 2008 season where he played in 16 regular season games and had 41 defensive tackles, including five tackles for a loss, nine sacks, and one forced fumble.
In 2009, he played in nine regular season games where he had 17 defensive tackles, two sacks, and three tackles for losses.[7] He signed a contract extension on January 6, 2010.[7] However, during 2010 training camp, he announced his retirement on June 8, 2010, noting that he was not able to continue playing.[6] He finished his playing career having appeared in 27 games, recording 60 defensive tackles and 11 sacks.[6]
Coaching career
[edit]Hamilton Tiger-Cats
[edit]Adams joined the coaching staff of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for the 2011 season as the team's strength & conditioning coordinator and assistant defensive line coach.[8][9]
Carleton Ravens
[edit]In 2013, Adams moved to CIS football and the expansion Carleton Ravens where he was hired as the team's strength & conditioning coordinator and defensive line coach.[8] During his three-year stint with the Ravens, he was also a recruiter for student-athletes from Ontario and Quebec.[1]
Waterloo Warriors
[edit]On February 26, 2016, it was announced that Adams had joined the Waterloo Warriors as the team's special teams, recruiting and video coordinator.[1] After one season, he was promoted to defensive coordinator for the 2017 season, while also retaining the title of recruiting coordinator.[10] The defence saw immediate improvement, as they moved from 435 points allowed in 2016 to 339 points allowed in 2017. In 2021, Adams added the title of assistant head coach.[11]
Toronto Varsity Blues
[edit]On January 5, 2024, it was announced that Adams had been hired as the head coach for the Toronto Varsity Blues.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Adams and his wife, Amrita, live in Mississauga and have one son and one daughter.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Warrior football adds Darrell Adams to coaching staff". Waterloo Warriors. February 26, 2016.
- ^ "Wildcats Prepare for Season-Opening Game at University of Central Florida". Villanova Wildcats. August 29, 2006.
- ^ "The 8th round: Undrafted rookie FA signings". 247sports. May 3, 2006.
- ^ a b c "Jets Sign WR Thomas, DE Adams to Practice Squad". New York Jets. December 6, 2006.
- ^ "Jets release Tim Dwight, 7 others". New York Daily News. August 27, 2007.
- ^ a b c "Darrell Adams retires". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. June 8, 2010.
- ^ a b "Ticats Extend Two Key Defenders". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. January 6, 2010.
- ^ a b "Former Ticats DT Darrell Adams named head coach of Toronto Varsity Blues". 3DownNation. January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Darrell Adams ends tenure with the Warriors to take on head coaching role with the Varsity Blues". Waterloo Warriors. January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Warriors announce 2017 coaching roles; Two former Marauders join staff". Waterloo Warriors. February 24, 2017.
- ^ "2021-22 Football Coaching Staff". Waterloo Warriors. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "Adams named Varsity Blues head coach". Toronto Varsity Blues. January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Adams learning on all sides of the game with Argos". Canadian Football League. May 19, 2022.