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On October 1, 2019, Adams was waived by the Texans and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on December 3, 2019.

On December 12, 2019, Adams was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad. He was released on December 27.

On September 2, 2018, Adams was waived by the Giants.

On October 10, 2018, Adams was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 7, 2019.

On September 18, 2017, Adams had one reception for a season-high 38 receiving yards in a 24–10 loss at the Detroit Lions. Head coach Ben McAdoo was fired after Week 13, due to the Giants poor 2-10 record. On December 24, 2017, he made a season-high four receptions for 31-yards as the Giants lost 23–0 at the Arizona Cardinals. He finished the 2017 season with eight receptions for 92 receiving yards in 16 games and one start.

The New York Giants selected Adams in the sixth round (184th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was the seventh tight end selected and was the last of three South Carolina players drafted, after Pharoh Cooper and Brandon Shell.

On May 6, 2016, the New York Giants signed Adams to a four-year, $2.48 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $142,855.

On September 18, 2016, he made his professional regular season debut in the New York Giants' 16–13 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. On October 9, 2016, Adams made two receptions for 27 yards during the Giants' 23–16 loss at the Green Bay Packers. He made his first career reception on a 13-yard pass by Eli Manning in the fourth quarter before being tackled by linebacker Joe Thomas. On November 6, 2016, Adams caught three passes for a season-high 24 receiving yards during a 28–23 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The following week, he caught a season-high tying three passes for 18-yards and a touchdown in a 21–20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10. He scored his first career touchdown on a ten-yard pass by Eli Manning in the first quarter. In Week 15, Adams earned his first career start and had three catches for 18-yards as the Giants defeated the Detroit Lions 17–6. He was inactive for the Giants' 19-10 victory over the Washington Redskins in Week 17. He finished the 2016 season with 16 receptions for 122 receiving yards and one touchdown in 13 games and two starts. The New York Giants finished with an 11-5 record and received a playoff berth after finishing second in the NFC East. Adams was inactive for their NFC Wildcard loss to the Green Bay Packers.

On December 14, 2015, it was announced that Adams had accepted his invitation to play in the 2016 Senior Bowl. Throughout Senior Bowl practices, Adams garnered attention and impressed scouts by showcasing his blocking ability and making multiple difficult catches. On January 30, 2016, Adams made three receptions for 49 yards and was a part of Jacksonville Jaguars' head coach Gus Bradley's South team that defeated the North 27-16. Adams was one of 15 collegiate tight ends to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He ran the fastest 40-yard dash among all tight ends and finished seventh in the vertical jump and three-cone drill. On March 30, 2016, Adams attended South Carolina's pro day, along with Brandon Shell, Pharoh Cooper, Brandon Wilds, and 13 other prospects. He opted to stand on his combine numbers and perform only positional drills and the bench press for scouts and team representatives from all 32 NFL teams. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Adams was projected to be a third or fourth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the second best tight end in the draft by NFL analyst Mike Mayock, was ranked the fourth best tight end by NFLDraftScout.com, and the fifth best tight end by Sports Illustrated.

Adams played at South Carolina from 2012 to 2015. During his career, he played in 47 games with 15 starts, finishing with 66 receptions for 977 yards and seven touchdowns.

Jerell D. Adams (born December 31, 1992) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at South Carolina.