Shemar James

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Shemar James
Florida Gators–No. 6
Position Linebacker
ClassJunior
Personal information
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Faith Academy (Mobile, Alabama)

Shemar James is an American football linebacker for the Florida Gators.

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Early life

James attended the Faith Academy in Mobile, Alabama. As a junior, he recorded 70 tackles with 17 going for a loss, and seven sacks, while on offense he rushed for 268 yards and five touchdowns, while also hauling in 35 receptions for 473 yards and eight touchdowns. [1] Coming out of high school, James was rated as a four-star recruit, the 2nd best linebacker, and the 18th overall prospect in the class of 2022. [2] James committed to play college football for the Florida Gators over Alabama. [3]

College career

As a freshman in 2022, James played in all 13 games earning four starts where he totaled 47 tackles with two going for a loss, two sacks, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. [4] In the 2023 season opener, he tallied 13 tackles versus Utah. [5] Before Florida's week 9 matchup versus Georgia, James suffered a season-ending knee injury. [6] [7] During the 2023 season, James notched 55 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, and a sack in eight games. [8] In the 2024 season James recorded his first interception against rival Miami. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Ben (August 2, 2021). "Florida 4-star 2022 LB commit Shemar James leaving Faith Academy". AL.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. ↑ Carroll, Brandon (June 10, 2022). "Gators 2022 Enrollee Profile: LB Shemar James". Florida Gators on SI. SI.com . Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ Rushin, Jerrell (December 15, 2021). "Four-star LB Shemar James of Faith Academy recommits, signs with Florida over Alabama". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  4. ↑ Goodall, Zach (February 15, 2023). "Shemar James Grips Foundational Role With Billy Napier's Gators". Florida Gators on SI. SI.com . Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Carroll, Brandon (September 15, 2023). "Gators Shemar James Highest Graded SEC Linebacker by PFF to Begin 2023". Florida Gators on SI. SI.com . Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ Brockway, Kevin (March 14, 2024). "Florida football LB Shemar James on mend, ready to become more vocal leader". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ Brockway, Kevin. "Florida football LB Shemar James out for season after undergoing knee surgery". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ Goodall, Zach (November 2023). "Florida LB Shemar James Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out for Season". Florida Gators on SI. SI.com . Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ Parker, Cam (August 14, 2024). "FINAL: Gators Drop a Doozy, Lose 41-17 to Rival Miami: 'It's Embarrassing'". Florida Gators on SI. SI.com . Retrieved May 25, 2024.
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