Kyle Adams

Kyle Robert Adams (born January 19, 1988) is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Purdue.

Early years

Adams was born on January 19, 1988, in Wellesley, MA, to Robert and Anne Adams. He attended Westlake High School in Austin where he played football (coached by Derek Long) and basketball. He attended the same high school as another famous Purdue alumnus, Drew Brees. As a junior he had eight receptions, and as a senior he caught nine passes for 100 yards and one touchdown. He helped lead the team to district title every season he was there, and a quarterfinals appearance in 2003. In the classroom he was an Academic All-State and a National Merit Scholarship finalist.

Adams committed to Purdue University on June 29, 2008. Adams wasn't heavily recruited as he only had one other FBS scholarship offer from Duke.

College career

During the 2006 season, his first year, Adams appeared in eight games, including one start. He made his Boilermakers debut He caught his first two career passes for 17 yards at Northwestern on October 14 He later had his first career touchdown on a 25-yard pass from wide receiver Desmond Tardy at Hawai'i on November 25. For the season he had six receptions for 58 yards and one touchdown.