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Top Recruit Adams Swaps Baseball for Football, Joins SMU
2 Jun
Summary
- Jordyn Adams, a former top wide receiver prospect, is returning to football.
- He previously played professional baseball for the Angels, Orioles, and Brewers.
- Adams is reportedly joining SMU, entering at 26 years old.
Jordyn Adams, a highly-touted wide receiver recruit, is transitioning from professional baseball back to the football field. Adams, who was ranked among the top prospects in his recruiting class, previously pursued a career in baseball. He was a first-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Angels and also played within the Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers organizations.
After struggling in minor league baseball in early 2026, Adams has retired from the sport. His major league career included 79 at-bats and one home run. He is now reportedly heading to SMU, though his specific role with the Mustangs remains unclear. Adams is 26 years old, making him significantly older than most of his potential college teammates.
