Davante Lavell Adams is a professional American football player for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League. He plays wide receiver and was picked in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft
Davante Adams is 30 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, contract, career, personal life, and more.
Davante Adams Facts
| Birth Place | Redwood City, California |
| Father’s Name | Douglas Adams |
| Mother’s Name | Pamela Brown |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| College | Fresno State |
| Net Worth (2023) | $25 million |
| Salary (2023) | $20.5 million |
| Age | 30 |
| Date of Birth | December 24, 1992 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NFL Draft Year | 2014 |
| NFL Draft Pick | Round 2 / 53rd Overall |
| Playing Career | 2014 – Present |
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Teams | Green Bay Packers Las Vegas Raiders (2022 – present) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Devanne Villarreal |
| Children | 2 |
| Endorsements | Adidas |
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Davante Adams spent eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers. He is an NFL veteran who has seen his fair share of contract negotiations. He enjoyed an excellent spell with the team and earned five Pro Bowl honors as well with them.
Adams forged a strong bond with legendary Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers over time. However, Adams left Green Bay after the 2021 season amid uncertainties over Rodgers’ future.
Adams signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022. He put pen to paper on a mammoth five-year, $140 million deal. He is on course to earn a reported $20.5 million in 2023.
Davante Adams Net Worth
Davante Adams is said to have a net worth of $25 million as of 2023. He has been in the NFL for nine years and is one of the best athletes out there. Adams become one of the world’s highest-paid athletes between June 2017 and June 2018. He earned a reported $60 million from his endorsement deals.
Adams received an $18 million signing bonus from his last deal and $30 million of it was guaranteed. He has endorsement deals with Associated Banc-Corp, Nike, Pepsi, and Procter & Gamble in place.
Davante Adams Football Career
Davante Adams led the Vikings to a CIF state championship as a senior two starter for his high school. He recorded 64 receptions for 1,094 yards and 12 touchdowns and as a cornerback on defense – he totaled 44 tackles. Adams played college football at Fresno State where he was named the MWC Freshman of the Year in 2012. In 2013, he won the Paul Warfield Trophy and was named first-team All-MWC and a second-team All-American.
The Green Bay Packers picked him 53rd overall in the 2014 NFL Draft. Adams become the ninth wide receiver to get selected in his draft class and collected four receptions for 59 yards in a 31–23 victory over the Chicago Bears in his NFL debut. He, unfortunately, had troubles with injuries in his first season.
He clicked well with star quarterback, Aaron Rodgers to collect a touchdown reception in three of his starts the next season. In Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, he recorded a career-high 180 yards receiving on 10 receptions.
In the 2022 season, he finished with the most receiving touchdowns, ahead of Tyreek Hill and Justin Jefferson.
Davante Adams Personal Life
Davante Adams and Devanne Villarreal got married to each other on June 2, 2018. They now have two daughters together. Daija Leigh was born in September 2019 and Dezi Lynn was born in April 2022.
FAQs About Davante Adams
Davante Adams was voted the best receiver by coaches, players and teams in 2021.
Davante Adams is one of the fastest athletes ever. His recorded timings are –
40-Yd Dash – 4.56 secs
10-Yd Split – 1.53 secs
3-Cone – 6.82 secs
Davante Adams was born on the 24th of December, 1992.
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