Douglas O. Adams (November 3, 1949 – August 9, 1997) was an American football linebacker who played four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 1971 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State University and attended Xenia High School in Xenia, Ohio.[1] Adams died while cycling on August 9, 1997 when he was hit by a driver who had fallen asleep.[2]

Doug Adams

No. 52
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1949-11-03)November 3, 1949 Xenia, Ohio
Died:	August 9, 1997(1997-08-09) (aged 47) Macon, Ohio
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:	Xenia (OH)
College:	Ohio State
NFL Draft:	1971 / Round: 7 / Pick: 165
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (1971–1974)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

References

External links

• Just Sports Stats