NORFOLK, Va. | Norfolk State University quarterback Jaylan Adams received an invitation to attend rookie minicamp from the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).
 
Adams, a 5-foot-10, 184-pound native of Johnson City, Tenn., came to Norfolk State as a transfer from The Citadel.
 
Last season in Adams' only season for the Green and Gold, he played in 10 games, passing for 417 yards in 40 attempts, with four touchdown passes. On the ground, Adams amassed 175 yards on 36 carries, with one score. He averaged 4.9 yards per carry and had a long of 63 yards against North Carolina A&T State.
 
The Washington Commanders will conduct rookie minicamp, beginning Thursday as the organization seeks to fill a 90-man offseason roster.
 
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