Adams signed with the New York Jets on April 30, 2022, following the 2022 NFL draft.[4] He made the Jets' 53 man roster following roster cuts.[5] As a rookie, he appeared in 11 games and made one start, which came in Week 18 against the Miami Dolphins.[6]
On October 15, 2023, in the Jets’ Week 6 game versus the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, Adams intercepted Jalen Hurts with 2 minutes left in the game and returned it 45 yards to the Eagles’ 8 yard line. The Jets scored a touchdown one play later and won the game, 20–14. This was the first win by the Jets against the Eagles.[7] In a November 19, 2023, game against the Buffalo Bills, Adams suffered a left hand injury in the first quarter and did not return to the game.[8] In the 2023 season, he appeared in and started 15 games. He finished with 82 total tackles (54 solo), three interceptions, and five passes defended.[9]