Shemar James
21-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
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0
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0.0
INT
0
FF
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2025 Projections
Signed a four-year contract with the Cowboys in May of 2025.
Linebacker heads to Dallas
The Cowboys selected James in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 152nd overall.
ANALYSIS
The Cowboys traded up to take James, who started 25 games over three seasons at Florida and tallied 166 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. He'll turn 21 years old this summer. James (6-foot-1, 222 pounds) is a dependable run defender with impressive athleticism, and while he still needs development in pass coverage, he could develop into a starter eventually. The Cowboys currently have Jack Sanborn -- who has 19 NFL starts through three seasons -- atop the depth chart at middle linebacker. James can push for the starting gig, but he'll likely have to wait his turn while contributing on special teams.
The Cowboys traded up to take James, who started 25 games over three seasons at Florida and tallied 166 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. He'll turn 21 years old this summer. James (6-foot-1, 222 pounds) is a dependable run defender with impressive athleticism, and while he still needs development in pass coverage, he could develop into a starter eventually. The Cowboys currently have Jack Sanborn -- who has 19 NFL starts through three seasons -- atop the depth chart at middle linebacker. James can push for the starting gig, but he'll likely have to wait his turn while contributing on special teams.
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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 in