Willis Dean Adams (born August 22, 1956) is a former
American football
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wide receiver who played with the
Cleveland Browns
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of the
National Football League
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. Adams attended
Schulenburg High School in
Schulenburg, Texas
Schulenburg is a city in Fayette County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,633 at the 2020 census. Known for its German culture, Schulenburg is home of the Texas Polka Music Museum. It is in a rural, agricultural area settled by Germa ...
.
In his NFL career, Adams recorded 61 receptions, 936 yards, and two touchdowns.
After retiring from the NFL, Adams became a physical education teacher.
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Willis Adams
1956 births
Living people
Players of American football from Texas
American football wide receivers
Cleveland Browns players
Houston Cougars football players
Navarro Bulldogs football players
People from Weimar, Texas
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