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Nelson Adams is officially in the NFL. The defensive lineman went undrafted, but he was picked up as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next stop Pittsburgh ! #Steelers
— Nelson Adams (@NelsonAdams12) April 29, 2017
Adams will join a defense heavy draft and undrafted free agents haul by the Steelers. He’s one of three players in this group that play along the defensive line that will hope to find a permanent spot on their roster.
We have agreed to terms with nine rookie free agents.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 30, 2017
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In his career, Adams compiled 80 total tackles, 4 sacks, and an interception. 25 of those tackles and 2.5 of those sacks came during his senior season. Adams has the size to compete in the NFL and now he has a chance to do so.
Thankful to be signing an UDFA deal with the Steelers! Just the beginning!
— Nelson Adams (@NelsonAdams12) April 29, 2017