Former MLB Star Joins SMU Football

Former MLB prospect Jordyn Adams, who spent eight years in professional baseball including stints with the Angels and Orioles, is making a dramatic comeback to football—joining SMU for the 2026 season. Once a top high school recruit ranked 58th nationally, Adams traded college football for a pro baseball career, but now at 26, he’s returning to the gridiron under head coach Rhett Lashlee. The move adds intrigue as SMU eyes ACC contention, and fans wonder how Adams will adapt after a long baseball hiatus. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4980ca6cc249f4c1