Happy Birthday to Davante Adams!
Packers wide receiver Davante Adams celebrates his birthday on December 24th. See photos and facts from his career. Photos by Jim Biever, Michael Biever and Matt Becker, Packers.com.
Adams was drafted by the Packers with the No. 53 overall selection in the second round, joining Henry Ellard (L.A. Rams, second round, No. 32 overall, 1983) as the only Fresno State wide receivers ever to be picked in the first two rounds of the draft.
Adams has made an impact on the wide receivers corps as a rookie, playing in 15 games during the 2014 season so far, with 10 starts. Adams has recorded 446 yards on 38 receptions and three touchdowns.
Adams was born in Redwood City, Calif., and attended Fresno State University.
Adams set the Fresno State career records for receptions (233) and TD catches (38), despite playing just two seasons for the Bulldogs.
Adams started all 26 games he appeared in for the Bulldogs and caught 233 passes for 3,030 yards (13.0 avg.) and 38 TDs. He caught at least one TD pass in 22 of 26 career games, highlighted by a streak of 11 straight games with a TD grab (school and Mountain West records).
Adams led the nation in receptions (131) and receptions per game (10.1), while ranking second in the country in receiving yards (1,718) and receiving yards per game (132.2) as a sophomore in 2013.
Adams attended the same high school as Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin and enjoys playing basketball.
Adams lists LeBron James and Randy Moss as his favorite athletes and names Martin as his favorite TV show and the X-Men movies as his favorites. He lists Meek Mill as his favorite recording artist and Florida as his favorite vacation destination.
