Anthony Adams was drafted No. 57 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 121 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #57
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3345th at Penn State
The pick
How Anthony Adams came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 299 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3345th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1339% of career value
- Final season
- 20118 years after the draft
Around pick 57
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Adams.
Troy · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Florida State
Penn State in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Adams in the 2003 NFL Draft
Anthony Adams is a Defensive tackle out of Penn State selected No. 57 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Anthony Adams drafted?
Anthony Adams was selected No. 57 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/anthony-adams.
What college did Anthony Adams play for?
Anthony Adams played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Anthony Adams's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/anthony-adams.