Quick Info
| Profession | American football linebacker |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/06/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Shemar James
26/10/2026
James made his first start of the 2026 season when the Cowboys moved him into the green-dot middle linebacker role against the Philadelphia Eagles. Dallas won 38-21. The change was announced by defensive coordinator Christian Parker and position coach Scott Symons.
04/10/2026
Shemar James's wife went into labor while he was with the Cowboys during their Week 4 win over the Houston Texans, a 34-30 comeback victory. Owner Jerry Jones flew him back to Dallas on his private jet so he could arrive in time. He made it home for the birth of his son, Shemar James Jr.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Shemar James is an American professional football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football for the Florida Gators and was selected by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. In October 2026 he became the green-dot middle linebacker for Dallas' defense. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Position | Linebacker |
| Jersey Number | 50 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Faith Academy, Mobile, Alabama |
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| College | University of Florida (2022–2024) |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Erica |
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| Children | Shemar James Jr. |
Family
| Spouse | Erica |
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| Child | Shemar James Jr. |
Career
| College | Florida Gators (2022–2024) |
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| Draft | 2025 NFL Draft, 5th round, 152nd overall pick, Dallas Cowboys |
| Professional Team | Dallas Cowboys (2025–present) |
| Notes | Was a four-star recruit in the class of 2022. Was a team captain in his final college season. Led the Cowboys in tackles as a rookie with 91 across 14 games (per PFR/PFF totals). |
| Current Role | Green-dot middle linebacker for the Cowboys defense (from 26/10/2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was selected by the Cowboys in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. | |
| 2. Chose Florida over Alabama, Auburn, Florida State and Georgia. | |
| 3. Wears 'James Sr.' on the back of his jersey after his first child was born. | |
| 4. Pronounced shuh-MAR. | |
| 5. Said he was born into the world a Cowboys fan and grew up in a family of Cowboys fans. |
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