Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams is officially the newest member of “99 Club”, an exclusive group with all virtual players rated 99 in the “Madden NFL” video game franchise.
Teammate Aaron Rodgers welcomed Adams into the club with the video above.
“It was about time,” said Rodgers. “Finally getting what you deserve, my man.”
“One-seven is officially at 99 Club,” Adams said.
Adams joins Los Angeles Rams striker Aaron Donald, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, Arizona receiver Cardinals DeAndre Hopkins, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore and tight end of Chiefs Travis Kelce at “99 Club”.
Adams started the season at 94 in total. He went up one point overall five different times and, more recently, was improved to 98 overall in Week 13.
In just 13 games this season, Adams has 109 receptions for 1,328 yards and 17 touchdowns with the best NFL score. He picked up three more touchdown passes against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
The tribute included a “99” necklace.
“I think this necklace is the same color as a jacket that you will be wearing here in about a decade or more. I hope you like that color, because it looks good on you, ”said Rodgers, referring to Adams’ potential to be a Professional Football Hall of Fame.
Rodgers joined the “99 Club” during the 2018 season.
“I worked really hard for it, so I’m glad it was worth it and I’m happy that it’s being recognized,” said Adams.
The Packers currently have five players rated in general with 90 or better: Adams (99), left tackle David Bakhtiari (96), Rodgers (95), cornerback Jaire Alexander (93) and running back Aaron Jones (90).