Brooklyn Dodgers McAdams was selected by the
Brooklyn Dodgers in the first round, with the eighth overall pick, of the
1941 NFL draft. He played in all 11 games for the Dodgers during his rookie year in 1941, completing 12 of 27 passes (44.4%) for 176 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, 38 carries for 99 yards, seven catches for 94 yards, one defensive interception, 16 punts for 761 yards, two of three field goals, and three of three extra points. McAdams appeared in all 11 games for the second straight season, starting ten, in 1942, totaling 35 completions on 89 passing attempts (39.3%) for 441 yards, two touchdowns, and 15 interceptions, 110 rushing attempts for 314 yards, 52 punts for 2,158 yards, two of two extra points, seven kick returns for 165 yards, and six punts returns for 95 yards. McAdams became a free agent after the 1942 season and re-signed with the Dodgers on August 24, 1943.
Seattle Bombers McAdams started eight games for the Seattle Bombers of the
American Football League (AFL) in 1944, scoring eight passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns while earning All-AFL honors.
Los Angeles Bulldogs McAdams played for the
Los Angeles Bulldogs of the
Pacific Coast Professional Football League in 1945, scoring two passing touchdowns. ==Personal life==