Charles James (American football)
| No. 31 Houston Texans | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | May 14, 1990 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Jacksonville, Florida | ||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 179 lb (81 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Jacksonville (FL) Mandarin | ||||||||||
| College: | Charleston Southern | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2016 | |||||||||||
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Charles James II (born May 14, 1990) is an American football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Charleston Southern.[1]
Professional career
New York Giants
James was signed by the New York Giants on May 10, 2013 as an undrafted free agent. He was released on August 31, 2013 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 5, 2013 where he played in 12 regular season games mostly on special teams.[2] James was released by the Giants on August 26, 2014.[3]
Houston Texans
James was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad on October 1, 2014 and was promoted to the active roster on December 29, 2014.[4] He was released by the Texans on September 5, 2015.[5]
Baltimore Ravens
James was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad on September 8, 2015.[6] On October 13, 2015, he was signed to the active roster.[7] On October 17, 2015 James was waived by the Ravens.[8]
Houston Texans (second stint)
James was claimed off waivers by the Texans on October 19, 2015.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2015 with a foot injury.[10] He was re-signed by the Texans on March 7, 2016.[11]
Personal life
James was a fan favorite on the television show Hard Knocks with the Texans in 2015. He was known for his colorful socks and outgoing personality.
References
- ↑ http://www.csusports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20131007hjh4pu
- ↑ "Charles James promoted from practice squad".
- ↑ Eisen, Michael. "Giants announce roster cuts; 75-man roster set". Giants.com.
- ↑ "Texans bring in Charles James, Kendall James".
- ↑ "The Texans 53-man roster is set". HoustonTexans.com.
- ↑ Mink, Ryan. "Ravens Sign CB Charles James to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ↑ "Ravens Waive CB Rashaan Melvin, OLB Jason Babin". www.baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
- ↑ "Ravens Move RB Terrence Magee to Active Roster, Cut Charles James". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ↑ "Texans claim Charles James II". HoustonTexans.com.
- ↑ "Charles James II headed to IR with foot injury". HoustonTexans.com.
- ↑ "Texans sign Adams, James to extensions". HoustonTexans.com.