George Adams was drafted No. 19 overall by the New York Giants in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #19
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 76
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1329th at Kentucky
The pick
How George Adams came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 76
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1329th among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1292% of career value
- Final season
- 19916 years after the draft
Around pick 19
Who came off the board on either side of George Adams.
Michigan
Ole Miss
Wisconsin
Texas · 4× Pro Bowl
Kentucky in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
George Adams in the 1985 NFL Draft
George Adams is a Running back out of Kentucky selected No. 19 overall by the New York Giants in the 1985 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was George Adams drafted?
George Adams was selected No. 19 overall by the New York Giants in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/george-adams.
What college did George Adams play for?
George Adams played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did George Adams's NFL career turn out?
76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/george-adams.