Gaines Adams was drafted No. 4 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 4 · #4 overall
Gaines Adams Clemson Draft
Gaines Adams was drafted No. 4 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 47
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1758th at Clemson
The pick
How Gaines Adams came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 258 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 6 prospect97.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 47
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1758th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 17100% of career value
- Final season
- 20092 years after the draft
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Gaines Adams.
Georgia Tech · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Penn State
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Clemson in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gaines Adams in the 2007 NFL Draft
Gaines Adams is a Defensive end out of Clemson selected No. 4 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2007 NFL Draft. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Gaines Adams drafted?
Gaines Adams was selected No. 4 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/gaines-adams.
What college did Gaines Adams play for?
Gaines Adams played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Gaines Adams's NFL career turn out?
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/gaines-adams.