Sam Adams named a 2026 SEC Football Legend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Former Texas A&M defensive lineman Sam Adams has been recognized as a 2026 SEC Football Legend, joining 12 other notable Aggies. Adams previously played under coach R.C. Slocum and was a crucial part of the team's defensive success during the early 1990s. An eighth overall pick in the 1994 NFL Draft, he had an impactful professional career with the Seattle Seahawks and the Baltimore Ravens, winning a Super Bowl in 2000. This honor highlights Adams' significant contributions to Texas A&M football and his lasting legacy within the SEC.
- •Sam Adams played for Texas A&M from 1990 to 1992.
- •He was selected 8th overall in the 1994 NFL Draft.
- •Adams won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2000.
- •This honor includes 12 other former Texas A&M legends.
- •The announcement was made ahead of the Aggies' 2026 season.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Former Texas A&M, NFL star DL named a 2026 SEC Football Legend
"Former Texas A&M and NFL defensive lineman DL Sam Adams was named a 2026 SEC Football Legend, joining 12 other Aggies.
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