After a standout sophomore season at Brentwood Academy in Nashville, James withdrew from the school and was home-schooled until transitioning to Oakland HS.
Began playing football at the age of six. Also participated in baseball and competed as a wrestler growing up.
His mother, Toshiya Ward, said she knew he would be athletic when he began walking at 8 months old.
PERSONAL:
After a standout sophomore season at Brentwood Academy in Nashville, James withdrew from the school and was home-schooled until transitioning to Oakland HS.
Began playing football at the age of six. Also participated in baseball and competed as a wrestler growing up.
His mother, Toshiya Ward, said she knew he would be athletic when he began walking at 8 months old.
COLLEGE:
Appeared in 38 games (14 starts) over 3 seasons at Oregon (2022-24) and registered 386 carries for 2,215 yds. and 31 TDs on the ground to go along with 42 recepts. for 347 yds. and 1 TD through the air. In 2024, started in 14 games and registered 233 carries for 1,267 yds. and 15 TDs on the ground to go along with 26 recepts. for 209 yds. through the air, earning Second-Team All-Big Ten honors. In 2023, appeared in 14 games and recorded 107 carries for 759 yds. and 11 TDs on the ground while adding 15 recepts. for 132 yds. and 1 TD through the air. As a freshman in 2022, appeared in 10 games and tallied 46 carries for 189 yds. and 5 TDs on the ground to go along with 1 recept. for 6 yds. through the air.Â
NFL:
Was the first of two fifth-round draft picks (147th overall) selected by the 49ers in this year's draft out of Oregon. Appeared in 38 games (14 starts) over 3 seasons at Oregon (2022-24) and registered 386 carries for 2,215 yds. and 31 TDs on the ground to go along with 42 recepts. for 347 yds. and 1 TD through the air. In 2024, started in 14 games and registered 233 carries for 1,267 yds. and 15 TDs on the ground to go along with 26 recepts. for 209 yds. through the air, earning Second-Team All-Big Ten honors. In 2023, appeared in 14 games and recorded 107 carries for 759 yds. and 11 TDs on the ground while adding 15 recepts. for 132 yds. and 1 TD through the air. As a freshman in 2022, appeared in 10 games and tallied 46 carries for 189 yds. and 5 TDs on the ground to go along with 1 recept. for 6 yds. through the air. Born 3/29/04 in Nashville, TN.
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