Javid James (born April 17, 1986) is a former professional
American and Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a
free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under contract at present but who is a ...
. He was signed by the
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes (Canadian French, French: Les Alouettes de Montréal) are a professional Canadian football team based in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1946, the team has folded and been revived twice. The Alouettes compete in the Canadian F ...
as a
street free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under contract at present but who is a ...
in 2008. He played
college football for the
UCF Knights
The UCF Knights are the athletic teams that represent the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. The Knights participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I (FBS for football) as a member of the Am ...
.
Education
James went to Edna Karr Magnet High School and after he graduated went to West Hills. He later attended the
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university whose main campus is in unincorporated Orange County, Florida. UCF also has nine smaller regional campuses throughout central Florida. It is part of the State University ...
.
Family
James is the son of Erine James.
References
External links
Montreal Alouettes bio
1986 births
Living people
Players of American football from New Orleans
Players of Canadian football from New Orleans
Canadian football wide receivers
American football wide receivers
UCF Knights football players
Montreal Alouettes players
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