Davante Adams’ family is his biggest support! It won’t be wrong to say that today Adams is one of the top wide receivers because of his family, as there was a time when the athlete was on the verge of giving up his gridiron dreams.

Adams is currently with the Las Vegas Raiders, after dominating defenses and serving as wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers for about eight seasons. However, his journey to the NFL road wasn’t that clear all the time. He faced some lows in his life but stood up once again after his mom’s motivation.

A tough upbringing helped Davante Adams to become what he is today

Davante Adams was born on December 24, 1992, to Pamela Brown and Douglas Adams in Redwood City, California, United States. However, due to unknown reasons, Pamela and Douglas separated when Davante was just 2 years old. Since then, Adams grew up with his single mother, who worked tirelessly to support him and keep him out of trouble. The troublesome part is that the place, East Palo Alto, where Adams went to play during childhood, was prone to multiple shootings at that time.

Despite working two jobs and barely getting any sleep, Pamela ensured son Adams stayed focused on his dreams. The athlete himself is very close to his mother and deeply appreciates her sacrifice. He recalls how she would braid hair late into the night, and still wake up early to take him to school. On the other hand, Adams’ father, Douglas, was a talented high school basketball player. He also influenced him by passing on his athleticism.

Although Adams loved basketball and was very competitive, his drive and work ethic came from his mother. Growing up without an allowance, he cherished the small amounts of money his mom gave him for school meals. He felt lucky and determined to succeed so his mom wouldn’t have to struggle anymore. Furthermore, throughout his journey, the wide receiver always remembered his mother’s advice and hard work, which kept him grounded and motivated.

Additionally, once in a 2022 interview with Pivot Podcast, Adams revealed how he initially struggled with confidence, but his parents’ support helped him persevere. He recalled, “Some of that stuff is (hard) if you don’t have your mind all the way, right. And I didn’t, it was hard for me to bounce back… So it’s a lot different now. And, you know, I was able to come out of that just because my circle, my mom was in my corner, my dad the same way.”

Moreover, besides his parents, there was another woman in his life who helped shape his life. It was none other than his grandma, who stood unconditionally beside the football player and the two shared a close bond.

Davante Adams gave a surprise to his grandma!

In July last year, Davante Adams visited his roots in East Palo Alto to see his grandmother, Bettie, whom he calls “Baby.” Adams credits his grandparents, especially Bettie, for his success. Hence, to show his appreciation, he surprised her with a major house renovation, all documented on an episode of “Secret Celebrity Renovation.”

During the show’s excerpts, host Nischelle Turner asked Adams if there was someone who helped shape his life. Without hesitation, he chose his grandmother, referring to her as his second mom. Despite having both parents in his life, Adams emphasized the crucial role his grandparents played in his upbringing. Now that he is a renowned player in the league, his family, especially his mom and grandmother, are proud of him.