
Ethan James brings veteran leg strength and reliable kickoff value for South Dakota
Ethan James’s value is built on consistency and field-position impact: in the 2017 season, he handled kickoff duties for South Dakota and averaged 60.3 yards on 64 kickoffs with 12 touchbacks, while in the 2018 season he averaged 55.2 yards on 49 kickoffs with seven touchbacks. He profiles as the kind of specialist coaches trust for hidden-yardage gains, especially when kickoffs need hang time and placement more than raw flash. If you want a dependable, experienced kicker who can quietly tilt special teams in your favor, he’s the type worth paying attention to.