Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Matthew James |
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| Famous for | Being the first male African-American lead for The Bachelor in season 25 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 5" (196 cm) |
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| Weight | 96 Kg (211 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sanderson High School (North Carolina) |
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| College/University | Wake Forest University, North Carolina |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Economics (2015) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rachael Kirkconnell (2020-2025) |
Family
| Father | Manny James |
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| Mother | Patty James |
| Siblings | Brother - John James |
Career
| Football Debut | 19 October 2014 for Wake Forest Demon Deacons football vs Maryland |
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| Acting Debut | American TV Show: The Bachelorette (2020) as contestant aired on ABC Network |
| Post-Football Career | Worked at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh, eventually shifting to New York City to work for CBRE Group, Inc. and founded ABC Food Tours, a non-profit organization. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mattjames919/ | |
| https://x.com/mattjames919 | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjamesc/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| James’s football career began as a wide receiver at Wake Forest. | |
| He suffered an injury during his second year, which hindered his playing time. | |
| After college, he attempted to join the NFL but was not selected by the Carolina Panthers or the New Orleans Saints. | |
| He completed his college career with 48 receptions and 458 yards. | |
| In 2021, he participated in Dancing with the Stars and finished in 12th place. | |
| Matt is an avid marathon runner, competing in the New York City Marathon in 2022 and 2023. |
