Shemar James
21-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
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0.0
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2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Florida product was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 Draft, but the Cowboys traded up to get him, suggesting they have higher expectations for him. James should be able to contribute on special teams while he learns the ropes in the NFL, and he could spot in as a pass rusher given his speed and athleticism. He may not have the instincts to turn into a defensive starter, though, even in the linebacker-friendly scheme of new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year contract with the Cowboys in May of 2025.
Picks off pass in preseason finale
James recorded five tackles (two solo) and an interception in Friday's preseason win over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
The 2025 fifth-round pick has been coming on as training camp progressed, and he was in the right place at the right time Friday to pick off an Easton Stick pass over the middle early in the fourth quarter. James won't begin his career as a starter, but he appears to have done enough to secure a roster spot and should see snaps on special teams while working in as a depth option at linebacker behind Marist Liufau, Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn.
The 2025 fifth-round pick has been coming on as training camp progressed, and he was in the right place at the right time Friday to pick off an Easton Stick pass over the middle early in the fourth quarter. James won't begin his career as a starter, but he appears to have done enough to secure a roster spot and should see snaps on special teams while working in as a depth option at linebacker behind Marist Liufau, Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn.
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Measurables Review
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How do Shemar James' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"Weight
222 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.69 secShuttle Time
4.27 secCone Drill
7.09 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
117 inHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
31.50 inMore Fantasy News
Getting first-team reps
James has been spotting in with the first-team defense in practice, Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com reports.
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Linebacker heads to Dallas
The Cowboys selected James in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 152nd overall.
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