Shemar James

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Shemar James
Florida Gators–No. 6
Position Linebacker
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career history
College
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 high school at Faith Academy. In his junior season, James 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 linebackers, and the 18th overall prospect in the class of 2022. [2] James decided to commit to play college football for the Florida Gators over Alabama. [3] [4]

College career

James finished his freshman season with the Gators in 2022, playing in all thirteen games earning four starts where he totaled 47 tackles with two going for a loss, two sacks, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. [5] In week one of the 2023 season, James tallied 13 tackles versus the Utah Utes. [6] Before Florida's week nine matchup versus Georgia, James suffered a season ending knee injury. [7] [8] During the 2023 season, James played in eight games notching 55 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, and a sack. [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". Sports Illustrated. 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. ↑ Bender, Corey (December 15, 2021). "Top-100 prospect Shemar James re-commits to the Gators". On3.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Goodall, Zach (February 15, 2023). "Shemar James Grips Foundational Role With Billy Napier's Gators". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ Carroll, Brandon (September 15, 2023). "Gators Shemar James Highest Graded SEC Linebacker by PFF to Begin 2023". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ Brockway, Kevin (March 14, 2024). "Florida football LB Shemar James on mend, ready to become more vocal leader". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ Brockway, Kevin. "Florida football LB Shemar James out for season after undergoing knee surgery". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ Goodall, Zach (November 2023). "Florida LB Shemar James Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out for Season". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
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