Julius Adams
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| Date of birth: | April 26, 1948 |
| Place of birth: | Macon, GA |
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| Position(s): | Defensive tackle/end |
| Jersey №: | 85 |
| College: | Texas Southern |
| NFL Draft: | 1971 / Round: 2/ Pick 27 |
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| 1971-1987 | New England Patriots |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1 |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Julius was a defensive end in 206 regular season games and in 5 Playoff Games for the New England Patriots over the 1971-1987 seasons. He shares the same birthday as Steve Nelson, Mosi Tatupu & Rod Shoate.
He recorded 80.5 regular season sacks, recovered 7 fumbles, blocked an extra point attempt and blocked 3 field goal attempts. He was recognized as the NFL Defensive Player of the Week on 12-05-71.Italic text
Julius sacked Ken Stabler 3 times in the Patriots 24-21 AFC Playoff Game loss to the Oakland Raiders on 12-18-76.
Julius "the Jewel" Adams wore #85 and #69. He only wore #69 for 2 games during the 1987 strike season. Julius was recognized as an AFC Pro Bowl Defensive End in 1980Italic text.
He recovered a fumble by Dennis Shaw in the Patriots 38-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills @ Rich Stadium on 10-08-72. He recovered a fumble by Bob Griese in the Patriots 30-14 loss to the Miami Dolphins @ Schaefer Stadium on 10-28-73. Julius recovered a fumble by Jon Keyworth in the Patriots 45-10 loss to the Broncos @ Mile High Stadium on 11-11-79. He strip sacked Archie Manning and recovered the fumble in their 29-21 win over Houston @ Schaefer on 11-28-82. Julius recovered a fumble by Lynn Dickey in their 29-23 OT loss to the Baltimore Colts @ Sullivan on 09-04-03. He recovered a fumble by Curt Warner in their 20-13 victory over the Seahawks @ the Kingdome on 11-17-85. Julius returned a fumble by Joe Ferguson 12 yards in their 23-6 win over Detroit @ Sullivan on 12-08-85.
Julius sacked Earl Morrall, Bob Griese, James Harris, Bill Nelson and Dennis Shaw during the 1971 season. He sacked Dennis Shaw & Joe Namath during the 1972 season. Julius sacked Joe Ferguson, Len Dawson, Bobby Douglass, Bob Griese, Roman Gabriel, Al Woodall & Lynn Dicky in 1973. He sacked Norm Snead, Bert Jones, Joe Namath, Marty Domres, Terry Bradshaw & Earl Morrall in the 1974 season. Julius sacked Dan Fouts & Roger Staubach during the 1975 regular season. He sacked Bert Jones, Bob Griese, Tery Bradshaw, Joe Namath & Steve Ramsey in the 1976 regular season. He sacked Mike Livingston, Richard Todd, Bob Griese, Joe Ferguson, Steve Bartkowski & Bert Jones in 1977. Julius sacked Pat Ryan, Bobby Avellini, Mike Phipps, Bert Jones & Joe Ferguson in the 1979 regular season. He sacked Jim Zorn, Richard Todd, Don Strock, Vince Ferragamo, Greg Landry, David Woodley & Dan Manucci in 1980. Julius sacked Richard Todd, Joe Theismann & Joe Ferguson in the 1981 regular season. He sacked Archie Manning & Jim McMahon in the strike shortened 1982 regular season. Julius sacked Mike Pagel, Joe Montana & Dave Krieg in the 1983 regular season. He recorded sacks of Pat Ryan, Joe Ferguson, Art Schlichter & Joe Pisarcik in the 1984 regular season. Julius sacked Vince Ferragamo, WR Mark Clayton & Ken O'Brien during the 1985 regular season.
Julius Adams' (born April 26, 1948 in Macon, Georgia) was a defensive lineman in the NFL. For his entire career he played for the New England Patriots. He is the father of current NFL player, Keith Adams.
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