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D. J. James

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D. J. James
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James in 2018
Dallas Renegades
Position Cornerback
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2001-03-05) March 5, 2001 (age 24) [1]
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school Spanish Fort (Spanish Fort, Alabama)
College Oregon (2019–2021)
Auburn (2022–2023)
NFL draft 2024: 6th round, 192nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Desmond "D. J." James (born March 5, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and Auburn Tigers.

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Early life and high school

James grew up in Mobile, Alabama and attended Spanish Fort High School. [2] He was rated a three-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Mississippi State. [3] James later flipped his commitment to Oregon. [4]

College career

James began his college career at Oregon. [5] He had 46 tackles, two interceptions, and four passes broken up as a junior. [6] Following the season, James entered the NCAA transfer portal. [7]

James ultimately chose to transfer to Auburn. [8] He was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) in his first season with the Tigers after making 37 tackles with one interception and eight passes broken up. [9]

James had his signature moment when playing against Western Kentucky, when he got his first interception for the Tigers and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown, cutting in front of the quarterback. James ran through the middle and followed his blockers to flip into the end zone for a pick-six. [10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Broad jump
5 ft 11+5⁄8 in
(1.82 m)		175 lb
(79 kg)		31 in
(0.79 m)		8+3⁄8 in
(0.21 m)		4.42 s1.50 s2.58 s4.41 s7.28 s10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [11] [12]

Seattle Seahawks

James was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 192nd overall pick in the sixth round in the 2024 NFL draft. [13]

On July 18, 2024, James was placed on the active/NFI list. [14] He was waived on August 27 as part of final roster cuts. [15]

New England Patriots

On September 16, 2024, James was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad. [16] He signed a reserve/future contract with New England on January 6, 2025. [17] James made the Patriots initial 53-man roster in 2025, but was waived on September 9. [18]

Dallas Renegades

On January 13, 2026, James was selected by the Dallas Renegades in the 2026 UFL Draft. [19]

References

  1. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: DJ James, Cornerback, Auburn Tigers". Sports Illustrated . November 11, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ Inabinett, Mark (February 6, 2019). "Spanish Fort's D.J. James sticks with Oregon after considering Alabama offer". AL.com . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  3. ↑ Thomas, Ben (December 19, 2018). "'I didn't want to rush anything:' Mississippi State commit D.J. James will wait to sign". AL.com . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  4. ↑ Nemec, Andrew (January 21, 2019). "D.J. James, 3-star CB, commits to Oregon Ducks after Mississippi State decommitment". The Oregonian . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ Adam, Cole (September 24, 2022). "Auburn's DJ James, Mizzou's Kris Abrams-Draine inseparable friends on opposing sidelines". St. Louis Post-Dispatch . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  6. ↑ Thomas, Ben (January 20, 2022). "'Superb athlete:' What will Oregon transfer DJ James bring to Auburn secondary?". AL.com . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  7. ↑ Crepea, James (December 9, 2021). "Oregon Ducks cornerback DJ James enters transfer portal". The Oregonian . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ Durando, Bennett (January 16, 2022). "Auburn football lands commitment from Oregon transfer cornerback DJ James". Montgomery Advertiser . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  9. ↑ Cole, Adam (December 31, 2022). "Auburn's DJ James announces he'll return for 2023 season". Opelika-Auburn News . Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  10. ↑ "With the next pick: DB D.J. James". Auburn Tigers. February 24, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  11. ↑ "D.J. James Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout D.J. James College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  13. ↑ McClure, Luke (April 27, 2024). "Auburn defensive back DJ James drafted by Seattle Seahawks". The Auburn Plainsman. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  14. ↑ Boyle, John (July 18, 2024). "Seahawks Place Seven On Physically Unable To Perform List Ahead Of 2024 Training Camp". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  15. ↑ Boyle, John (August 27, 2024). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  16. ↑ "Patriots Sign G Michael Jordan to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Announce Additional Practice Squad Moves". Patriots.com. September 16, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Patriots Sign Seven Players to Futures Contracts". Patriots.com. January 6, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Patriots Waive CB D.J. James from the 53-Man Roster; Sign DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 9, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Day One of the 2026 UFL Draft Delivers Immediate Impact and Familiar Faces". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
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