Cedric James
American football player (born 1979)
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Position: | Wide receiver | |
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Born: |
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1979-03-19
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March 19, 1979
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44)
Fort Worth, Texas , U.S. |
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Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |
Weight: | 199 lb (90 kg) | |
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High school: | Kennedale (TX) | |
College: | Texas Christian | |
NFL Draft: | 2001 / Round: 4 / Pick: 131 | |
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Cedric James (born March 19, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings , Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots . He played college football at Texas Christian University .
Early years
James attended Kennedale High School , where he was a two-time All-District 11-3A selection, registering in his senior season 27 receptions for 678 yards (25.11-yards per reception), 11 touchdowns and 10 carries for 155 yards (15.50 yards per attempt). [1] He graduated in 1997.
College career
James accepted a football scholarship from Texas Christian University , where he played in a run oriented offense built around future College Football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson . As a true freshman, he appeared in 10 games, making 4 receptions for 51 yards. As a sophomore, he recorded 13 receptions (third on the team) for 167 yards (fourth on the team) and was the only wide receiver on the team to catch a touchdown pass.
As a junior, he tallied 4 receptions (tied for sixth on the team) for 52 yards As a senior, he posted 19 receptions (tied for the team lead) for 310 yards (second on the team) and 3 touchdowns. He finished his career with 41 receptions for 593 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
James was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round (131st overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft . [2] On September 6, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a strained hamstring injury. In 2002 , he appeared in 5 games playing mainly on special teams , returning 10 kickoffs for 228 yards and making 2 tackles. He was waived August 13, 2003 .
Dallas Cowboys
On September 1, 2003 , he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to the practice squad . On December 31, he was promoted to the active roster, but was inactive in the wild card playoff game against the Carolina Panthers . He was released on August 31, 2004 . [3]
New England Patriots
On September 22, 2004 , he was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad . [4]
On February 19, 2005 , he was allocated to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe . [5] He started 8 games, posting 39 receptions (tied for the team lead) for 515 yards (led the team), with a 17.8-yard average and 5 touchdowns. He missed the final 2 games of the season with an injury, but still received NFL Europe All-League honors. [6] Against the Hamburg Sea Devils , he had 6 receptions for 149 yards and a 73-yard touchdown catch.
In 2005 , he was injured most of the preseason, which led to his release and signing to the practice squad . He was released on March 2, 2006 .
Personal life
James' wife, Myriah, once appeared on the hit game show The Price Is Right . [7]
References
- ↑ "Cedric James Profile" . New England Patriots. Archived from the original on 2006-05-29 . Retrieved February 19, 2018 .
- ↑ "2001 NFL Draft Listing" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved 2023-03-18 .
- ↑ "Transactions" . New York Times . September 1, 2004 . Retrieved February 19, 2018 .
- ↑ "Transactions" . New York Times . September 23, 2004 . Retrieved February 19, 2018 .
- ↑ "Six set to play in NFL Europe". Patriots.com. February 19, 2005.
- ↑ Hart, Andy (May 26, 2005). "WR James shaping up in Europe". New England Patriots.
- ↑ "Contestant video" . YouTube . Archived from the original on 2021-12-19 . Retrieved February 19, 2018 .
External links
Minnesota Vikings
2001 NFL draft
selections
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