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Miami Southridge: A three-star recruit according to ESPN.com, 247Sports and Rivals…Helped Miami Southridge to a 12-2 record, claiming the 2016 FHSAA Class 8A state title…Played for Head Coach Billy Rolle… Earned Florida All-State Class 8A First Team Defense recognition as a senior… Rated as a top outside linebacker nationally by 247Sports (No. 76), and ESPN.com (No. 108) and Rivals (No. 30)...As a senior he recorded 106 solo tackles, 60 assisted tackles, 1 interception and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown. Chose FIU over schools such as USC, West Virginia, Vanderbilt, Syracuse, Rutgers and Temple.

Personal: Parents - Herbert and Theresa James...Sibling - Britney (2015 FIU graduate)...Majoring in information technology...Started playing football at the age of four...Played for the Palmetto Raiders...Father Herbert played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was coached by Butch Davis at the University of Miami from 1987-91...Enjoys drawing, fishing and video games...A 5000 Role Model (2011-15).