Jordan James (American football)

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Jordan James
Oregon Ducks–No. 20
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Oakland (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)

Jordan James is an American football running back for the Oregon Ducks.

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Early life and high school

In James's senior season at Oakland High School, he rushed for 1,653 yards and 24, where he earned all-area Player of the Year honors, as he led his high school to a class 6A state title. [1] [2] James was ranked as a four star prospect and as the 16 best running back in the class of 2022. [3] James would decide to commit to play college football at the University of Oregon over other schools such as Florida and Georgia. [4] [5]

College career

In week seven of the 2022 season, James had a breakout game rushing ten times for 69 yards and a touchdown, in a 49-22 win over Arizona. [6] James finished his true freshman season in 2022 with 189 yards and five touchdowns on 46 carries, while also one reception for six yards. [7] In week one of the 2023 season, James rushed ten times for 86 yards and three touchdowns, as he helped the Ducks dominate Portland State 81-7. [8] In week five, James rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on just six carries, in a win over Stanford. [9] In week eight, James would rush the ball 13 times for 103 yards, as helped Oregon beat Washington State 38-24. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Joyce, Cecil. "Where would 4-star RB Jordan James fit best between Georgia football, Florida and Oregon?". Daily News Journal. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Hall Jr., Monte (2 February 2022). "Oakland running back Jordan James flips commitment to Oregon". Main Street Media of Tennessee. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "Oregon flips former Georgia commit, 4-star RB Jordan James in recruiting win for new coach Dan Lanning". The Athletic. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  4. ↑ Nemec, Andrew (2 February 2022). "Jordan James, All-American Bowl running back, flips from Georgia Bulldogs to Oregon Ducks". Oregon Live. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Joyce, Cecil. "Why Oakland 4-star RB Jordan James signed with Oregon Ducks football over Georgia, Florida". Daily News Journal. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "Nix, No. 12 Oregon roll up offense in 49-22 win over Arizona". CBS Sports. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Jordan James 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  8. ↑ Crepea, James (6 September 2023). "Oregon football running back Jordan James maximizes early opportunities outside of red zone". Oregon Live. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  9. ↑ Denton, Trevor (2 October 2023). "Jordan James proving to be one tough cookie for Oregon". KTVL. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  10. ↑ Gold, Jon (21 October 2023). "3 takeaways from Oregon's 38-24 rebound win over Washington State". Saturday Out West. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
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