Jefferson Adam is a defensive lineman from Ypsilanti, Michigan, who prepped at Washtenaw International High School. After recording 8.5 sacks during his 2022 season at Hocking College, he joined Iowa State before transferring to Eastern Michigan. In 2024, Adam appeared in all 12 games for the Eagles, accumulating 25 tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss totaling 27 yards and 3.5 sacks for 22 yards. He earned All-District honors and NFF Hampshire Honor Society selection that year. Adam currently serves as a team captain for EMU and holds a management degree earned in December 2025.

Iowa Statethrough 2023

Eastern Michigan2024 — present