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D. J. James
American football cornerback (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Desmond "D. J." James (born March 5, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). 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 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]
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Professional career
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.[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 on January 6, 2025.[17]
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