Jordyn Adams Joins SMU Football After MLB Career
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- Jordyn Adams enrolls at SMU and joins the Mustangs football program on a scholarship after ending his professional baseball career.
- Jordyn Adams was a first‑round MLB draft pick (No. 17 overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2018, appearing in 38 MLB games with 13 hits, 1 home run, and 5 RBIs across 2023‑2024.
- Jordyn Adams last appeared in a professional baseball game on May 20, 2024, for the Triple‑A Nashville Sounds, and after a brief stint with the Milwaukee Brewers organization, he chose to pursue football.
- NCAA eligibility rules still allow Adams to play college football, though the organization is debating a new "five‑for‑five" age‑based model that could affect future cases.
Why it matters: SMU secures a former first‑round MLB draft pick and 5‑star recruit, instantly enhancing its football roster and marketability, while Adams' eligibility case puts pressure on the NCAA's pending 'five‑for‑five' rule, potentially reshaping pathways for other multi‑sport athletes.
