Cory James

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Cory James
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James with the Oakland Raiders in 2016
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1993-05-22) May 22, 1993 (age 31)
Del Rio, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Del Rio (TX)
College: Colorado State
NFL draft: 2016  / Round: 6 / Pick: 194
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:104
Forced fumbles:2
Player stats at PFR

Cory Miguel James (born May 22, 1993) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Colorado State, and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft.

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Early life

James attended Del Rio High School, in Del Rio, Texas where he lettered twice in football. As a junior in 2009, he started all 13 games. As a senior in 2010, he started the first eight games before suffering a torn left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Before suffering the injury, he had recorded, combined as a junior and senior, 116 tackles, 26 tackles-for-loss, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Despite his injury, James was voted the District 29-5A Co-Linebacker of the Year as well as First-team All-District for the second consecutive year.

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 Colorado State where he majored in liberal arts.

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

YearTeamGP/GSTacklesSacksPass defenseFumblesSafetiesTDs
SoloAstTotalTFLNoIntPDFFFR
2011 Col. St. 0 / 000000000000
2012 Col. St. -- / --272754117.5011000
2013 Col. St. 13 / 13293059128012000
2014 Col. St. 13 / 123021518.56.5011000
2015 Col. St. 13 / 1228376510.02000000
Career-- / --11411522941.524034000

Source: [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		229 lb
(104 kg)		4.60 s1.63 s2.68 s4.50 s6.65 s35 in
(0.89 m)		10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		16 reps
All values from Colorado State pro day [3]

Oakland Raiders

James was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round (194th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft. The Raiders previously traded linebacker Sio Moore to the Indianapolis Colts to obtain the selection used on James. [4] On May 20, 2016, he signed a four-year contract worth $2,472,480, including a $132,480 signing bonus. [5] He played in all 16 games with five starts, recording 48 tackles and one forced fumble.

James entered the 2017 season as one of the Raiders' starting outside linebackers. He started nine out of ten games played while dealing with a knee injury throughout the season. He missed two straight games before being placed on injured reserve on December 13, 2017 with the knee injury. [6]

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Cory James". Colorado State Rams. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Cory James Stats". College Football Reference. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Cory James – OLB". NFL Draft Scout.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Raiders Select Colorado State LB Cory James in 6th Round". Raiders.com. April 30, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  5. ↑ Bair, Scott (May 20, 2016). "Raiders sign sixth-round pick Cory James". CSNBayArea.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Raiders Sign Latham To Active Roster; Place James On IR". Raiders.com. December 13, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Raiders waive Cory James, cut Armonty Bryant". SilverAndBlackPride.com. May 4, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Stampeders sign linebacker Cory James". Stampeders.com. March 31, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Cory James". Footballdb.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
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