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NFL · NFC East · 2026
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Shemar James

LB · 2nd season
YR 2
Current depth chart
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Depth relationships
Bio
Shemar James is a 22-year-old linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. The 6'1", 235-pound defender was selected by Dallas in the fifth round (152nd overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft out of the University of Florida. In his first professional season, James has recorded 1.5 sacks and signed a four-year contract with the Cowboys.
Shemar James played 6 games in 2025 with a 43% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'1"Weight235 lbHometownMobile, ALAge22CollegeFloridaDraftedRound 5 · #152 overall · 2025 · DALExperience1 NFL season
Contract
$1.2Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $423KCap 0.4%
T-133 of 352 · LB market by AAV
Production · 2026 · 5 GP
Defense
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TACKLES
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TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
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INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
FLORIDA2022 – 2024
COWBOYS2025 — present
Drafted · Round 5 · Pick 152