2025 Defense Stats
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20
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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, $4.62 million contract with the Cowboys in May of 2025.
Erupts for 15 tackles
James recorded 15 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Jack Sanborn left the game in the first half to be checked for a concussion and didn't return, and James seized the opportunity to make his case for a much bigger role. The 2025 fifth-round pick has the speed and athleticism to make a consistent impact in Matt Eberflus' LB-friendly defensive scheme, and Sanborn has been a liability in coverage to begin the season. Even if the veteran is healthy for a Week 6 clash with the Panthers, James may leap ahead of him on the depth chart.
Jack Sanborn left the game in the first half to be checked for a concussion and didn't return, and James seized the opportunity to make his case for a much bigger role. The 2025 fifth-round pick has the speed and athleticism to make a consistent impact in Matt Eberflus' LB-friendly defensive scheme, and Sanborn has been a liability in coverage to begin the season. Even if the veteran is healthy for a Week 6 clash with the Panthers, James may leap ahead of him on the depth chart.
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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
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Makes impact in NFL debut
James recorded five tackles (one solo) on 26 defensive snaps in Sunday's 40-40 overtime tie with the Packers.
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Picks off pass in preseason finale
James recorded five tackles (two solo) and an interception in Friday's preseason win over the Falcons.
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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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