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Matthew Adams
LB · SR · Houston Cougars

Matthew Adams

LB SR Houston
About Adams Updated Jul 24, 2026

Houston LB Matthew Adams brings special-teams value and veteran toughness, but durability remains the question

Matthew Adams is a 6-foot, 229-pound Houston product whose value comes from his experience, special-teams utility, and disciplined linebacker play rather than splashy stat lines. He has spent seven NFL seasons bouncing between roster spots, and recent reporting notes durability concerns after a quad injury cost him games in 2024, which is a real flag for teams needing consistent availability. The upside: he profiles as a reliable depth/role fit who can add edge, physicality, and pro-tested knowledge to a linebacker room or special-teams unit.

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Matthew Adams declared for the 2018 NFL Draft October 30, 2026

Schedule

DNA

Updated Oct 19, 2026
Adams National linebacker Average
Tackling
93rd percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Pass Rush
46th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Disruption
~66th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games / 11 PBP
Coverage
69th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Ball Hawk
32nd percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Turnover Creator
~59th percentile; Thin sample; 11 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
36th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Production
88th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games / 11 PBP
Consistency
85th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games

Stats

2017

Percentile among FBS LBs — a longer bar ranks higher

88
Tackles
110th of 1,171 LBs
54
Solo Tackles
76th of 1,171 LBs
34
Assisted Tackles
165th of 1,171 LBs
1.5
Sacks
257th of 1,171 LBs
8
Sack Yards
318th of 1,171 LBs
2
Passes Defended
126th of 1,171 LBs
1
Fumble Recoveries
58th of 266 LBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
2017118854341.52
20161182572520
20151349282120
20141340221821

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