Post by David on Oct 9, 2016 2:25:55 GMT -8
DB Adrian James (image credit: Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review)
10.9.16-
DB Adrian James has re-signed with the Spokane Empire.
As a rookie in 2016, James (6'0'', 200 lbs) was a late-season addition to the Empire, replacing the roster spot of DB Demetruce McNeal. He made an immediate impact in his first game, recording an interception off of Sioux Falls Storm QB Lorenzo Brown.
James would go on to play in 6 regular season games, recording 9.5 total tackles and 3 interceptions, tied for 4th best on the team. He also appeared in 1 playoff game, the Empire's 55-44 win over the Nebraska Danger in the Intense Conference Championship, but suffered an injury that prevented him from playing in the United Bowl the following week.
“Adrian James had his rookie season cut short because of injury, but that didn’t stop him from being an immediate impact for us,” Empire Head Coach Adam Shackleford said in the team's press release. “He is a special athlete that has elite cover skills with a physical style of play that sticks out on film.”
James joined the Empire on May 10th after participating in a tryout mini-camp for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. He played his entire 5-year collegiate career with the University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP), graduating after the 2014 season. He played in 45 games with the Miners at both cornerback and safety, recording 78 total tackles (43 solo) and 2 interceptions, including a 74 yard interception return against Colorado State in 2011. James also was a member of UTEP's 2010 and 2014 New Mexico Bowl teams and was named UTEP's Special Teams MVP in 2011.
Prior to his commitment at UTEP, James was a standout prep star at Skyline High School (Dallas, TX), and he was ranked by Scout.com as a national top-100 cornerback prospect. During his time at Skyline, he was a multi-positional player, seeing action at not only his primary cornerback position, but at, quarterback and wide receiver. During his senior season in 2009, James earned All-District 9-5A Honors and helped contribute to Skyline's 12-1 season and an appearance in the state title game.
- DKH
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