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Shemar James (born June 24, 2004) is an American professional
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for the
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of the
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(NFL). He played
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for the
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and was selected by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the
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.


Early life

James attended the Faith Academy in
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. As a junior, he recorded 70 tackles with 17 going for a loss, and seven sacks, while on offense he rushed for 268 yards and five touchdowns and made 35 receptions for 473 yards and eight touchdowns. Coming out of high school, James was rated as a four-star recruit, the 2nd best linebacker, and the 18th overall prospect in the class of 2022. James committed to play
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for the
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over Alabama.


College career

As a
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in 2022, James played in all 13 games earning four starts where he totaled 47 tackles with two going for a loss, two sacks, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. In the 2023 season opener, he tallied 13 tackles versus
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. Before Florida's week 9 matchup versus
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, James suffered a season-ending knee injury. During the 2023 season, James notched 55 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, and a sack in eight games. In the 2024 season James recorded his first interception against rival Miami.


Professional career

James was selected by the
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with the 152nd pick in the fifth round of the
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.


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Dallas Cowboys bioFlorida Gators bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:James, Shemar 2004 births Living people Players of American football from Mobile, Alabama American football linebackers Florida Gators football players Dallas Cowboys players