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Jordyn Adams transitions back to college football at SMU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:42 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Jordyn Adams transitions back to college football at SMU
Summary

Jordyn Adams, a former UNC football commit, has enrolled at SMU to play college football following his MLB career. After spending three seasons in professional baseball with the Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles, Adams, now 26, returns to college sports after a nine-year stint in minor league baseball. Adams had initially committed to North Carolina for both baseball and football before shifting to baseball. His move comes amid changing eligibility rules and the transfer portal's influence in college athletics, continuing a trend of athletes exploring varied career paths.

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  • •Adams played three MLB seasons, struggling with a.165 batting average.
  • •He had a more successful minor league career with a.245 batting average.
  • •This season, Adams enrolled at SMU to continue his athletic career.
  • •UNC and SMU may face off in future matchups following Adams' commitment.
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  • 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Former UNC commit returns to college football after MLB stint
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There's plentiful crazy stories in the sports world. How about a former UNC football commit enrolling at an ACC rival after playing in the MLB?

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