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Western Michigan Pass Rusher Keion Adams to Visit Colts

By Luke Schultheis

Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in action during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2017 Cotton Bowl game at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers defeat the Broncos 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in action during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2017 Cotton Bowl game at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers defeat the Broncos 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan, Western Michigan outside linebacker Keion Adams has a visit scheduled with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday.

The 6’2″, 245 pound pass rusher could be a potential sleeper for the Colts:

During his senior season, Adams recorded 49 tackles, 18.0 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks in 14 games–earning All-MAC 2nd-Team honors.

Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

He also posted solid measurables at his pro day in March, recording a 4.70 forty yard dash, 27 bench press reps, and a vertical leap of 36 inches.

Here’s his NFL.com draft profile:

"NFL Comparison: Arthur MoatsBOTTOM LINE: Adams is an elusive pass rusher who wins with athleticism and foot quickness, but who may lack the size and length to be considered an every-down edge player in a 3-4 front. Adams has pursuit quickness around the field and can be very disruptive when allowed to shoot gaps against the run, but he will have to prove he can set a strong edge and hold his ground at the point of attack if he wants to become anything more than a situational rusher."

However, NFL.com isn’t alone in their assessment of Adams’ potential pass rush ability at the next level, as he could definitely surprise:

Of course, the Colts could clearly use some pass rush help.

While new general manager Chris Ballard brought in two new outside linebackers as free agents, Jabaal Sheard and John Simon–both of whom can offer pass rush, each player is considered more of an ‘energy and effort’ player off the edge as opposed to a ‘pure’ pass rusher.

From that standpoint, Adams could make quite a deal of sense for the Colts as a mid-round small school sleeper, offering surprising pass rush at the outside linebacker position.

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