Davante Lavell Adams is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. He gained recognition during his college career at Fresno State, earning All-American honors in 2013. Adams was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, marking the beginning of his successful NFL career.
Davante Adams is optimistic about joining the Rams and avoiding dysfunction. He refused to speak with the 49ers after hearing their offer through his agent, showing his commitment to his decision.
On December 24, 1992, Davante Lavell Adams was born. He later became a professional football wide receiver in the NFL.
In 1993, Sterling Sharpe set a franchise record for receptions, which Davante Adams surpassed in 2020.
In 1994, Sterling Sharpe set a single-season franchise record which Davante Adams tied in 2020.
In 2007, Randy Moss recorded 23 receiving touchdowns, a record which Davante Adams approached in 2020.
In 2011, Davante Adams redshirted as a true freshman at Fresno State during his only season with head coach Pat Hill.
On September 1, 2012, Davante Adams made his collegiate debut with 118 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Weber State Wildcats.
Davante Adams began playing with Derek Carr at Fresno State starting in 2012.
On December 27, 2013, Davante Adams announced his decision to forgo his final two college seasons and enter the 2014 NFL draft.
Davante Adams's time playing with Derek Carr at Fresno State ended in 2013.
From 2011 to 2013, Davante Adams played on the Fresno State Bulldogs football team at California State University, Fresno.
In 2013, Davante Adams continued to be a very productive member of the offense in the Bulldogs' 11–2 season, leading the nation with 131 receptions for 1,719 yards and 24 touchdowns and being named second-team All-America by The Associated Press.
In 2013, Davante Adams was named a second-team All-American for his performance in college football with the Fresno State Bulldogs.
On June 12, 2014, Davante Adams officially signed a contract with the Green Bay Packers.
Davante Adams began playing with Aaron Rodgers in 2014.
In 2014, Davante Adams entered the NFL Draft after announcing his intention to forgo his final two college seasons.
In 2014, Davante Adams made his NFL debut and scored his first NFL touchdown on October 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.
In 2014, Davante Adams was selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.
On January 11, 2015, Davante Adams set the Green Bay Packers' rookie record for receiving yards in a playoff game with 117 yards in the victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
In 2015, Davante Adams had 50 receptions for 483 receiving yards and 1 touchdown for the Packers. He also missed three games after an ankle injury in Week 2.
Davante Adams' efforts preparing for the 2016 season earned him the unofficial "off-season MVP" award.
In 2016, Davante Adams had a productive season with multiple touchdowns, including being named NFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 7. He recorded 997 yards on 75 catches for 12 touchdowns.
On December 29, 2017, Davante Adams signed a four-year, $58 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers.
In 2017, Davante Adams was named to his first Pro Bowl and subsequently signed a four-year, $58 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers.
In 2017, Davante Adams was named to his first Pro Bowl. He suffered a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit in Week 4, but returned and finished the season with 74 catches for 885 yards and 10 touchdowns.
On June 2, 2018, Davante Adams married Devanne Villarreal.
In 2018, Davante Adams was named to his second Pro Bowl and achieved 1,000 receiving yards in a season for the first time in his career. He also reached his third consecutive season of double-digit receiving touchdowns.
In 2018, Davante Adams was ranked 45th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
In 2019, Davante Adams had a productive season with the Packers, including a game with a career-high 180 receiving yards against the Eagles. He finished the season with 83 receptions for 997 yards and five touchdowns, earning his third Pro Bowl selection.
In 2019, Davante Adams was ranked 35th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
On December 21, 2020, Davante Adams was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl.
In 2020, Davante Adams led the NFL in receiving touchdowns while playing for the Green Bay Packers.
In 2020, Davante Adams was ranked 57th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
On January 8, 2021, Davante Adams was named to the 2020 All-Pro Team first-team.
On December 23, 2021, Davante Adams was named to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl.
Davante Adams played with Aaron Rodgers until 2021.
In 2021, Davante Adams achieved career-best statistics in receptions and receiving yards while playing for the Green Bay Packers.
In 2024, Davante Adams missed his first games since the 2021 season.
On March 8, 2022, the Packers placed a franchise tag on Davante Adams.
On March 18, 2022, Davante Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders and signed a five-year deal making him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL at that time.
On December 21, 2022, Davante Adams was named to his sixth consecutive Pro Bowl and earned first team All-Pro honors.
In 2022, Davante Adams was ranked seventh by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
In 2022, Davante Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders after contract negotiations failed with the Packers. He then signed a five-year, $141 million contract.
Davante Adams filmed the Netflix original series "Receiver" during the 2023 NFL season.
In 2023, Davante Adams was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
In the 2023 season, Davante Adams started all 17 games, finishing with 103 receptions for 1,144 yards and eight touchdowns.
On October 15, 2024, Davante Adams was traded to the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional draft pick and reunited with Aaron Rodgers whom he had played with from 2014 to 2021.
During the 2024 season, Davante Adams requested a trade and was subsequently traded to the New York Jets.
In 2024, Davante Adams finished the season with the Jets, recording 85 receptions for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns. He also reached 100 career receiving touchdowns.
In 2024, Davante Adams starred in the Netflix original series "Receiver", which covered him and other players during the 2023 NFL season.
On March 4, 2025, Davante Adams was released by the Jets.
On March 9, 2025, Davante Adams agreed to a two-year, $44 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
In 2025, the Raiders obtained the Lions' third-round selection from Adams trade to the New York Jets in 2024.
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