Mike Adams was drafted No. 56 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 24 · #56 overall
Mike Adams Ohio State Draft
Mike Adams was drafted No. 56 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #56
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 53
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 11117th at Ohio State
The pick
How Mike Adams came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 323 lbs
- Hometown
- Dublin, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 49 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 53
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 11117th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 20164 years after the draft
Around pick 56
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Adams.
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Arizona State
Nebraska · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ohio State · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#12
Jim Lachey
T · LAC · 1985
Ohio State · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#16
Taylor Decker
T · DET · 2016
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#24
Korey Stringer
T · MIN · 1995
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#209
Shane Olivea
T · LAC · 2004
Ohio State
#59
Jack Mewhort
T · IND · 2014
Ohio State
Other players named Mike Adams
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Adams in the 2012 NFL Draft
Mike Adams is a Offensive tackle out of Ohio State selected No. 56 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Mike Adams drafted?
Mike Adams was selected No. 56 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/mike-adams.
What college did Mike Adams play for?
Mike Adams played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Mike Adams's NFL career turn out?
53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/mike-adams.