Education
James attended the Union County Academy for Information Technology in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. While playing for Abraham Clark High School in Roselle, New Jersey.He earned all-conference and all-league honors during both his junior and senior seasons, and helped lead his team to its first winning record in 10 years in 2007. He set the school record with a 103-yard interception return for a touchdown.
He also played basketball, where he was a three-year starter at point guard helping lead his team to a sectional championship during his junior season.
He also ran track and helped lead his team to a state title his junior season.
He was considered a two-star recruit by Scout.com.
Career
He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maine. During his career, he accumulated 136 tackles, nine interceptions, 25 pass break-ups and three forced fumbles.
He earned All-Colonial Athletic Association honors twice.
A third-team selection in 2011, and a first-team selection in 2013. He was also named a second-team FCS All-American by the Associated Press.
2014 NFL Combine 2014 NFL Draft He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round (184th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. Minnesota Vikings On May 16, 2014, James signed his rookie contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
On August 30, 2014, he was released by the Vikings.
On the following day, he cleared waivers and was signed to the Vikings" practice squad. On September 2, 2014, James was released from the Vikings" practice squad. San Diego Chargers On October 29, 2014, James was signed to the San Diego Chargers" practice squad.
On December 8, 2014, he was released by the Chargers.
Cleveland Browns On December 3, 2014, James was signed to the Cleveland Browns" practice squad. On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Browns.
On the following day, he cleared waivers and was signed to the Browns" practice squad. Detroit Lions James was signed by the Detroit Lions on December 15, 2015, and placed on the practice squad.
Membership
James attended the University of Maine, where he was a member of the Maine Black Bears football team from 2009 to 2013.
