QB Vernon Adams on lack of pre-draft interest: ‘They’re going to see’

Adams, the diminutive Oregon quarterback with a dazzling college resume, said in a phone interview Wednesday that he hasn’t had a pre-draft visit or private workout with an NFL team.

Has the apparent lack of interest increased the size of the chip on his shoulder?

Last year, Adams tossed 26 touchdowns, six interceptions and led the nation in passing efficiency.

[...] it’s possible pro evaluators doubt Adams, the East-West Shrine Game’s Offensive MVP, will measure up in the NFL.

Adams noted his tiny hands handled the football just fine in a rainstorm in November in a 44-28 win against Cal and quarterback Jared Goff (9-inch hands), the potential No. 1 pick in the draft.

Adams completed 17 of 29 passes for 300 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions.

Adams followed that performance by leading Oregon to wins over Stanford (38-36) and USC (48-28), teams directed by quarterback draft prospects in Kevin Hogan and Cody Kessler, respectively.

Adams completed 30 of 37 passes for 612 yards with eight touchdowns and one interception in those games.

“I just know that I’m a top-three quarterback in this draft class,” Adams said.