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Former MLB Player Jordyn Adams Joins SMU, NCAA Rule Threatens

6/3/2026

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Summary

Adams Joins SMU

Jordyn Adams, 26, will play receiver for SMU Mustangs in 2026.
He posted a .165/.193/.203 slash line with one HR and five RBIs for the Angels and Orioles (2023-25).
Adams, who signed with North Carolina in 2017 and turned pro with Angels, follows baseball-to-football switches by Chris Weinke, Brandon Weeden and Monte Harrison, a move that may be blocked by NCAA’s “five-or-five” rule as he will be 27 in 2026.

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Brewers Release

Brewers released him from Triple-A Nashville on May 20, 2026, ending his pro baseball career.
He signed a rookie contract exceeding $3 million after the Angels drafted him No. 17 in 2018.
He played 678 minor-league games with a .245 average, 55 homers, 304 RBIs and 165 steals.
He debuted on Aug. 2, 2023, logged 17 games that year, 11 in 2024, and was not on SMU’s football roster as of June 2, 2026.

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Historical Context

Founded in 1965 with an $8.5 million franchise fee, the Atlanta Falcons became the NFL home of Deion Sanders, who in 1992 signed simultaneous contracts with the NFL’s Falcons and MLB’s Yankees, pioneering modern dual-sport professionalism. Jordyn Adams’ 2026 move from MLB’s Angels and Brewers to SMU echoes Sanders’ path, while NCAA five-five eligibility rules now threaten such multi-sport careers.

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Adams Joins SMU

Jordyn Adams, 26, will play receiver for SMU Mustangs in 2026.
He posted a .165/.193/.203 slash line with one HR and five RBIs for the Angels and Orioles (2023-25).
Adams, who signed with North Carolina in 2017 and turned pro with Angels, follows baseball-to-football switches by Chris Weinke, Brandon Weeden and Monte Harrison, a move that may be blocked by NCAA’s “five-or-five” rule as he will be 27 in 2026.

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