LaMareon James
| No. 27 – Cleveland Browns | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 193 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Indian River (Chesapeake, Virginia) |
| College: | Old Dominion (2021–2023) TCU (2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
LaMareon James is an American professional football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Old Dominion Monarchs and the TCU Horned Frogs.
Early life and high school
[edit]James attended Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. Coming out of high school, he initially committed to play college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels over other offers such as Virginia, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Michigan, Nebraska and Pittsburgh.[1] However, James eventually flipped and signed to play for the Old Dominion Monarchs.[2]
College career
[edit]Old Dominion
[edit]During the 2021 Myrtle Beach Bowl, James returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown against Tulsa.[3] In week 3 of the 2023 season, he intercepted a pass which he returned 66 yards for a touchdown, while also recovering a fumble which he returned 80 yards for a touchdown against Wake Forest.[4] After the season, James entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[5] He finished his three-year career with the Monarchs from 2021 to 2023, appearing in 38 games, recording 86 tackles with one being for a loss, ten pass deflections, two interceptions, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, and two defensive touchdowns, while also totaling 1,346 return yards, and two return touchdowns.[6]
TCU
[edit]James transferred to play for the TCU Horned Frogs.[7] In 2024, he started all 13 games, where he recorded 35 tackles, 14 pass deflections, and an interception, earning all-Big 12 honorable mention.[8] After the season, James declared for the 2025 NFL draft.[9]
Professional career
[edit]After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, James signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Smith, Brian. "Indian River's James commits to UNC". 13NewsNow.com. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "Indian River's LaMareon James is the big catch for ODU on second national signing day". The Virginian-Pilot. February 5, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Marc. "Indian River's James reverses course, will stay at ODU". WTKR.com. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Hall, David (September 18, 2023). "ODU's LaMareon James, regarded as the team's 'Mayor,' turns in historic performance". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Hall, David (January 5, 2024). "Norfolk native LaMareon James to leave ODU football program". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "Lamareon James". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Rubama, Larry (December 27, 2024). "LaMareon James initially stayed close to home, but has proven he can make it on the Power Four stage". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Hodges, Russell (April 28, 2025). "Football: TCU athletes sign undrafted free agent contracts with NFL teams". Frogs O' War. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Brian. "TCU and Norfolk native James has to play the NFL Draft waiting game". 13NewsNow.com. Retrieved May 24, 2025.