Former Orioles Outfielder Suddenly Retires To Play Division I Football
Summary
Jordyn Adams, a former professional baseball player, has retired from baseball to play college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Adams was once a top high school football recruit and is now returning to football after several years in baseball.Key Facts
- Jordyn Adams was a high school football star from Cary, North Carolina.
- He was selected 17th overall in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels.
- Adams played parts of three Major League Baseball (MLB) seasons with the Angels and Baltimore Orioles.
- The Orioles released him in June 2025, and he signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- The Brewers released Adams in May 2026 after struggling in minor league baseball.
- Adams updated his Instagram to show he joined SMU’s football team.
- Adams had previously committed to play football at the University of North Carolina but pursued baseball instead.
- Adams will start his college football career at SMU in the 2026 season.
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