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Prior to FIU: Transfer from Iowa.

Prep: First-team all-district and Jacksonville Super 11 as a senior… second-team all-state and first-team all-district as a junior… honorable mention all-state and first-team all-district as a sophomore… team captain as a senior… Career – – Four-year football letterman as quarterback… passed for 1,582 yards and 15 touchdowns, and rushed for 356 yards and four scores as a senior… passed for 2,040 yards and 17 scores, and rushed for 466 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior… passed for 1,266 yards and 13 touchdowns, and rushed for 476 yards and 10 scores as a sophomore… totaled 252 passing yards and four scores, and 204 rushing yards and one touchdown as a freshman… Bishop Kenny qualified for the state playoffs his sophomore, junior and senior seasons… his team won eight games his sophomore and junior years… also earned four letters in track (sprints)… 100-meter district champion as a junior.

What They're Saying - AHC/TE Coach Frank Ponce:

“We’re excited to have him at FIU. What stood out to us on James’ film was his speed — he ran a 10.7 in the 100-meter in high school. He brings the kind of speed you want at the tight end position, allowing us to extend him in the offense and line him up wide in the passing game. I actually recruited James as a quarterback three years ago, so he brings persistence and strong football IQ.

"Now, transitioning to tight end is a real plus for us because he already understands the entire passing game. He should have an immediate impact. He’s a veteran guy who has played junior college football, he understands the game, and he’s someone we expect to contribute right away. He definitely possesses the skills, and we’re excited to see him go out and perform for the Panthers.”