The football player Gaines Adams passed away at age 26, way too young.
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Highly recruited defensive end drafted fourth overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who tragically died unexpectedly from an undetected heart condition.
He was an unanimous first-team All-American at Clemson University.
He was traded from the Buccaneers to the Bears during the 2009 season.
How did Gaines Adams die?
| Cause of death | N/A |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 26 years |
| Profession | Football Player |
| Birthday | June 8, 1983 |
| Death date | January 17, 2010 |
| Place of death | Greenwood, South Carolina, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"Coach Morris wasn't too hard on me, not at all. Being drafted where I was at, there were high expectations for me. I still have high expectations for myself."
Gaines Adams
"Julius Peppers is a beast, man. I don't know how many pounds he outweighs me by... I still try to do things like him to make my game better."
Gaines Adams
"I'm a four-down guy. I can rush the passer and stop the run. I know I can be a difference-maker."
Gaines Adams
"I love getting after that quarterback! That's my deal: sacking the quarterback."
Gaines Adams
"I feel like by me putting on a couple more pounds will help my game tremendously. Putting on 10-15 pounds will help me stop the run better and be a more dominant pass rusher."
Gaines Adams
