David Adams was drafted No. 309 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 3 regular-season games

1987 NFL Draft · Rd 12 · #309 overall

David Adams Arizona Draft

David Adams was drafted No. 309 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 3 regular-season games

Overall pick
#309
Round
12
Draft class
1987
NFL games
3

The pick

How David Adams came off the board in 1987.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 12 · #309 overall · AFC South

Full 1987 draft class (335 picks)
Position
Running back RB
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

3 regular-season games

Games played
3
Final season
19870 years after the draft

Around pick 309

Who came off the board on either side of David Adams.

Arizona in the 1987 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other RB picks from Arizona

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

David Adams in the 1987 NFL Draft

David Adams is a Running back out of Arizona selected No. 309 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Arizona has produced 124 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 David Adams drafted?

David Adams was selected No. 309 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/david-adams.

What college did David Adams play for?

David Adams played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.

How did David Adams's NFL career turn out?

3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/david-adams.