Kay Adams
| Kay Adams | |
| Born | born 1986 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Sports broadcaster, television host |
| Title | Host, Up & Adams |
| Employer | FanDuel TV |
| Known for | Host of Up & Adams on FanDuel TV; former host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network |
Kay Adams (born 1986) is an American sports broadcaster and television personality who serves as the host of Up & Adams, a daily sports show on FanDuel TV. She first gained national prominence as a host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network, a role she held for six seasons before departing in 2022. Known for her interviewing style and her broad coverage of professional sports — spanning the National Football League, PGA Tour, and other major leagues — Adams has established herself as one of the more recognizable figures in American sports media. Her work on Up & Adams has expanded beyond football to include coverage of golf, where she has conducted notable on-site interviews at events such as The Players Championship.[1]
Career
Good Morning Football
Kay Adams rose to national recognition as a host of Good Morning Football, a weekday morning program on NFL Network. The show, which debuted in 2016, featured a panel of hosts discussing the latest news, storylines, and developments across the National Football League. Adams served as one of the original hosts and became closely associated with the program's energetic, fan-friendly format. Over six seasons on the show, she developed a reputation for her knowledge of the sport and her rapport with NFL players, coaches, and analysts who appeared as guests. Adams departed Good Morning Football in 2022.
Up & Adams on FanDuel TV
Following her departure from NFL Network, Adams became the host of Up & Adams, a daily sports program on FanDuel TV. The show, which airs on weekday mornings, covers a wide range of professional sports topics, with a particular emphasis on the NFL during football season. The program features interviews with athletes, coaches, and media personalities from across the sports landscape.
Adams's work on Up & Adams has notably expanded beyond football coverage. In August 2025, she conducted an interview with the Minnesota Vikings' entertainment network, discussing quarterback J.J. McCarthy's competitiveness heading into the 2025 NFL season and head coach Kevin O'Connell's confidence in the team's secondary.[2] The segment illustrated Adams's continued prominence as an interviewer within the NFL media ecosystem, with team-produced content platforms seeking her out for feature interviews.
In February 2026, Adams drew attention for an on-air exchange with Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, during which she broached the subject of dating rumors linking DeJean to professional wrestler and media personality Nikki Bella. The conversation was characterized by some observers as awkward, and it generated discussion on sports media platforms.[3]
Golf Coverage and The Players Championship (2026)
Adams's role on Up & Adams has increasingly encompassed golf coverage, particularly on the PGA Tour. In March 2026, she traveled to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, to provide on-site coverage of The Players Championship, one of the PGA Tour's flagship events. Her presence at the tournament was highlighted by the sports media outlet Skratch Golf, which described her week at The Players as "a massive W," noting the quality of her pre-tournament interviews with PGA Tour professionals.[4]
One interview in particular drew widespread media attention. In a pre-tournament sit-down with three-time PGA Tour champion Wyndham Clark, Adams asked Clark about his relationship with his golf drivers. Clark responded with an analogy comparing his approach to switching drivers to his dating life, describing himself as a "rolling stone" and likening drivers to "week-long girlfriends." The comment visibly surprised Adams and quickly went viral across sports media.[5][6] Golf Digest reported that Adams "didn't see this answer coming from the PGA Tour star," and the clip circulated widely on social media platforms.[7]
The episode underscored Adams's ability to elicit candid and entertaining responses from athletes in interview settings, a quality that has been a consistent feature of her broadcasting career. Her coverage at The Players Championship also demonstrated the broadening editorial scope of Up & Adams beyond its NFL roots.[4]
Personal Life
Adams has generally kept details of her personal life private. In November 2025, she made an appearance on the Bussin' with the Boys podcast, hosted by former NFL players Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, during which she discussed aspects of her personal life in a more candid fashion than was typical for her public appearances. During the interview, Adams discussed what she looks for in a romantic partner, providing a rare glimpse into her life outside of broadcasting.[8] The New York Post reported on the interview, noting that Adams "peeled back the curtain on her personal life" in what the publication described as a revealing conversation.
Recognition
Adams's career trajectory — from NFL Network host to the face of FanDuel TV's daily programming — has positioned her as a prominent figure in the American sports media landscape. Her interviews have been featured or referenced by outlets including the New York Post, Golf Digest, talkSPORT, AOL, and Skratch Golf, reflecting the broad reach of her work across multiple sports verticals.[4][9]
Her on-site presence at major sporting events such as The Players Championship, as well as her regular interactions with NFL teams and players — including through team-produced content platforms like the Minnesota Vikings' entertainment network — illustrates the demand for her interviewing work across the sports industry.[10]
References
- ↑ "Kay Adams at The PLAYERS Has Been a Massive W".Skratch Golf.2026-03-11.https://www.skratch.golf/news/news/kay-adams-players-week-pga-tour-interviews-up-and-adams-show.Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Kay Adams on J.J. McCarthy's Competitiveness & Kevin O'Connell's Confidence in the Secondary". 'Minnesota Vikings}'. 2025-08-29. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "WATCH: Kay Adams awkward conversation with Cooper DeJean about Nikki Bella dating rumors".The Liberty Line.2026-02-06.https://thelibertyline.com/2026/02/06/kay-adams-awkward-cooper-dejean/.Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Kay Adams at The PLAYERS Has Been a Massive W".Skratch Golf.2026-03-11.https://www.skratch.golf/news/news/kay-adams-players-week-pga-tour-interviews-up-and-adams-show.Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Wyndham Clark shocks Kay Adams with 'week-long girlfriend' comment ahead of The Players".talkSPORT.2026-03-11.https://talksport.com/golf/4043928/wyndham-clark-shocks-kay-adams-girlfriend-comment-the-players/.Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Wyndham Clark stuns Kay Adams with dating joke at Players Championship".AOL.com.2026-03-11.https://www.aol.com/entertainment/wyndham-clark-stuns-kay-adams-151600036.html.Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Players 2026: Wyndham Clark cracks Kay Adams up with wild drivers-girlfriends analogy".Golf Digest.2026-03-11.https://www.golfdigest.com/story/wyndham-clark-cracks-kay-adams-up-with-wild-drivers-girlfriends-analogy-players-championship-video.Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Kay Adams opens up about personal life in revealing interview — and what's she's looking for in a boyfriend".New York Post.2025-11-12.https://nypost.com/2025/11/12/sports/kay-adams-opens-up-on-personal-life-in-revealing-interview/.Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Wyndham Clark stuns Kay Adams with dating joke at Players Championship".AOL.com.2026-03-11.https://www.aol.com/entertainment/wyndham-clark-stuns-kay-adams-151600036.html.Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Kay Adams on J.J. McCarthy's Competitiveness & Kevin O'Connell's Confidence in the Secondary". 'Minnesota Vikings}'. 2025-08-29. Retrieved 2026-03-11.