Kendall James (born June 29, 1992) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at

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High school

James attended the Union County Academy for Information Technology in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. While playing for

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in Roselle, New Jersey, he earned all-conference and all-league honors during both his junior and senior seasons, and helped lead his team to its first winning record in 10 years in 2007. He set the school record with a 103-yard interception return for a touchdown. He also played basketball, where he was a three-year starter at point guard helping lead his team to a sectional championship during his junior season. He also ran track and helped lead his team to a state title his junior season. He was considered a two-star recruit by

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College career

James attended the

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, where he was a member of the

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team from 2009 to 2013. During his career, he accumulated 136 tackles, nine interceptions, 25 pass break-ups and three forced fumbles. He earned All- Colonial Athletic Association honors twice; a third-team selection in 2011, and a first-team selection in 2013. He was also named a second-team FCS All-American by the

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Professional career

2014 NFL Combine

2014 NFL Draft

He was drafted by the

in the sixth round (184th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings

On May 16, 2014, James signed his rookie contract with the Minnesota Vikings. On August 30, 2014, he was released by the Vikings. On the following day, he cleared waivers and was signed to the Vikings' practice squad.

Cleveland Browns

On December 3, 2014, James was signed by the

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. On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Browns. On the following day, he cleared waivers and was signed to the Browns' roster.

Detroit Lions

James was signed by the Detroit Lions on December 15, 2015.

New York Jets

James was signed to a reserve/future contract by the New York Jets on January 8, 2016. James was waived/injured on August 3, 2017 after being placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp.

San Diego Fleet

On October 26, 2018, James signed with the

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. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

References

External links

Maine Black Bears bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:James, Kendall 1992 births Living people Abraham Clark High School alumni American football cornerbacks BC Lions players Cleveland Browns players Maine Black Bears football players Minnesota Vikings players New York Jets players People from Roselle, New Jersey Players of American football from New Jersey San Diego Chargers players San Diego Fleet players Sportspeople from Union County, New Jersey