Marcus James brings compact, high-motor linebacker upside to Oklahoma
Marcus James is a 6-foot-3, 205-pound Oklahoma linebacker recruit whose value starts with production and versatility: as a 2024 senior at Carl Albert, he posted 67 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries, while also contributing as a receiver with 5 catches for 152 yards and 2 TDs. He was a consensus three-star and a top-100-ish linebacker recruit in multiple services, with recruiting evaluators pointing to his playmaking, toughness and multi-phase athleticism. For a team, he looks like a downhill, disruptive fit with obvious special-teams and developmental upside.[1][12]
