"In 17 seasons, Fitzgerald caught 1,432 passes for 17,492 yards, both of which rank second all-time, and 121 touchdowns, which ranks sixth. In 11-plus seasons, Adams has 1,009 receptions for 12,533 yards and 117 touchdowns, which ranks seventh. Adams can move closer to tying Fitzgerald in career touchdowns on Sunday when the Rams play the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz."
""So we just got connected and I kind of just followed his way, the way he moved as a pro," Adams said. "I had good examples in front of me on my team as well. But just having somebody like that who's a football god, legend in this game, that obviously meant a lot to me to have somebody kind of take me under their wing, and so I definitely took advantage of it.""
Davante Adams admired Larry Fitzgerald and later became his mentee, receiving mentorship and medical help during a 2019 turf-toe issue. Fitzgerald produced 1,432 catches for 17,492 yards and 121 touchdowns across 17 seasons. Adams has 1,009 receptions for 12,533 yards and 117 touchdowns in just over 11 seasons and can move closer to Fitzgerald's touchdown total when the Rams play the Cardinals. Adams values being mentioned among elite receivers and says he adopted Fitzgerald's professional habits. Adams has 52 catches for 689 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. Fitzgerald retired after 2021 and is a 2026 Hall of Fame semifinalist.
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