Cory James
Del Rio (TX) | |||||
| College: | Colorado State | ||||
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| NFL draft: | 2016 / Round: 6 / Pick: 194 | ||||
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Cory Miguel James (born May 22, 1993) is a former
Early years
James attended Del Rio High School, in
While at Del Rio High School, James also played on the schools baseball team. As a football player, he was recruited by TCU, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas State, Louisiana Tech and East Carolina Pirates football.[1]
College career
James then attended
In 2011, he redshirted, granting him a fifth year of eligibility. In 2012 as a redshirt freshman, he set a school record with 7.5 sacks. He finished the season with 54 tackles (26 solo) and 10.5 tackles-for-loss. He earned freshman All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America and College Football News (Second-team), as well as Second-team national All-Freshman and Season team All-Mountain West by Phil Steele.
In 2013 as a redshirt sophomore, James started 13 games. He recorded 60 tackles (29 solo), eight sacks, 12 tackles-for-loss, one pass broken up, two forced fumbles and five quarterback hurries. In 2014 as a redshirt junior, appeared in all 13 games with 12 starts. He recorded 51 tackles (29 solo), a team leading 8.5 tackles-for-loss, 6.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries and once forced fumble. In 2015 as a redshirt senior, he appeared in all 13 games, starting 12. He recorded 65 tackles (28 solo), two sacks and 10 tackles-for-loss.[1]
Statistics
| Year | Team | GP/GS | Tackles | Sacks | Pass defense | Fumbles | Safeties | TDs | |||||
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| Solo | Ast | Total | TFL | No | Int | PD | FF | FR | |||||
| 2011 | Col. St. | 0 / 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Col. St. | -- / -- | 27 | 27 | 54 | 11 | 7.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Col. St. | 13 / 13 | 29 | 30 | 59 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Col. St. | 13 / 12 | 30 | 21 | 51 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Col. St. | 13 / 12 | 28 | 37 | 65 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | -- / -- | 114 | 115 | 229 | 41.5 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Source:[2]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
229 lb (104 kg) |
4.60 s | 1.63 s | 2.68 s | 4.50 s | 6.65 s | 35 in (0.89 m) |
10 ft 7 in (3.23 m) |
16 reps | |||
| All values from Colorado State pro day[3]
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Oakland Raiders
James was selected by the
James entered the 2017 season as one of the Raiders' starting
On May 4, 2018, James was waived by the Raiders with a failed physical designation.[7]
Calgary Stampeders
James signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League on March 31, 2020.[8] He was released on July 29, 2021.[9]
Personal life
Cory James is the son of Clarence and Sheila James. He also has one older brother, Zachary James. While in college, James volunteered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Larimer County, Colorado.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Cory James". Colorado State Rams. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- ^ "Cory James Stats". College Football Reference. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Cory James – OLB". NFL Draft Scout.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Raiders Select Colorado State LB Cory James in 6th Round". Raiders.com. April 30, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
- ^ Bair, Scott (May 20, 2016). "Raiders sign sixth-round pick Cory James". CSNBayArea.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Raiders Sign Latham To Active Roster; Place James On IR". Raiders.com. December 13, 2017.
- ^ "Raiders waive Cory James, cut Armonty Bryant". SilverAndBlackPride.com. May 4, 2018.
- ^ "Stampeders sign linebacker Cory James". Stampeders.com. March 31, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ "Cory James". Footballdb.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.