James Romain

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James Romain
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Romain in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1987-08-06) August 6, 1987 (age 36)
Far Rockaway, Queens, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school: New York (NY) Far Rockaway
College: Delaware State
Position: Defensive back
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:402.0
Interceptions:42
Pass breakups:134
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

James Romain (born August 6, 1987) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Delaware State University and attended Far Rockaway High School in New York City.

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Early life

Romain attended Far Rockaway High School, where he played football as a running back. [1]

College career

Romain played for the Hudson Valley Vikings from 2005 to 2006. Romain transferred to Delaware State, where he played from 2007 to 2008. He was the team's starter his senior year and helped the Hornets to 15 wins. He played in 23 games during his career, including 11 starts at cornerback. Romain was named a 2006 Preseason All-American. [2]

Professional career

Fairbanks Grizzlies

Romain played for the Fairbanks Grizzlies in 2011. [3] Romain had 11 interceptions as a rookie and forced 3 fumbles, along with 3 Touchdowns earning him First Team All-IFL honors. [4]

Green Bay Blizzard

On January 12, 2012, Romain signed with the Green Bay Blizzard. [5] Romain had 57 tackles and 4 interceptions on the season. [6]

Philadelphia Soul

On January 2, 2013, Romain was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul. [7] On August 26, 2016, the Soul beat the Arizona Rattlers in ArenaBowl XXIX by a score of 56–42. [8] He earned First Team All-Arena honors in 2017. [9] On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the Tampa Bay Storm in ArenaBowl XXX by a score of 44–40. [10] With the Soul, Romain was selected as the 2018 Defensive Back of the Year. [11]

Beijing Lions

Romain was selected by the Beijing Lions in the third round of the 2016 CAFL Draft, joining his Soul head coach Clint Dolezel in Beijing. [12] [13] The Lions finished the season undefeated and won the first China Bowl. [14] He earned All-Pro North Division All-Star honors and was named the CAFL's Steel-man for his "all around excellence at several positions". [15] [16] He also caught 21 passes for 217 yards and 5 touchdowns. [17] He is listed on the Lions' roster for the 2018 season. [18]

AFL statistics

YearTeamDefensiveReturns
TklAstSckPBFFFRBlkIntYdsTDRetYdsTD
2013 Philadelphia 35150.019300362191621
2014 Philadelphia 75160.0182405902101641
2015 Philadelphia 66100.02930010991203510
2016 Philadelphia 54180.0181005471000
2017 Philadelphia 69110.02330055802530
2018 Philadelphia 5180.015300530001
2019 Philadelphia 5270.01200091363000
Career402850.01341350424958417303

Stats from ArenaFan: [19]

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