Elite Coverage Linebacker Now Making NFL Impact with Dallas Cowboys
The former Florida Gators junior linebacker was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 5th round (pick 152) of the 2025 NFL Draft after recording 64 tackles, 2.0 sacks, and an interception across 13 starts in his final college season[1]. At 6'1", 229 lbs, James embodies the modern NFL linebacker prototype with exceptional sideline-to-sideline speed and coverage skills[3]. A five-star recruit and former No. 1 linebacker prospect, he earned SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors in 2024 and demonstrated leadership despite a season-ending knee injury in 2023[1]. Early in his 2025 NFL season, James has appeared in 5 games with 3 starts, accumulating 44 combined tackles[4]—a prospect with the athleticism, intelligence, and physicality to develop into a reliable defensive contributor.
