Erasmus James (born November 4, 1982) is an American football defensive end for the New Mexico Stars of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[1] He played college football at University of Wisconsin, and earned All-American honors. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings 18th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Vikings and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).
[edit] Early years
James was born in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. He attended McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida, and was a standout in football and basketball. Despite not playing football until his senior year, he posted 14 sacks, and 53 tackles (23 for losses) in his only season.
[edit] College career
James attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and played for the Wisconsin Badgers football team. He played on the defensive line alongside teammate Anttaj Hawthorne. He finished his career with 124 tackles (25.5 for losses), 18 sacks, 28 quarterback hurries, seven forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and six pass deflections. James was nicknamed "The Eraser," due to his ability to sack the quarterback. James was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American following his senior season in 2004.
[edit] Professional career
325-pound bench press. 600-pound squat.[2][3]
[edit] Minnesota Vikings
James was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings 18th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft. During his rookie year he compiled 28 total tackles and four sacks. James missed most of the 2006 and 2007 seasons with injuries. The Vikings made their intentions clear to waive James on May 23, 2008, but later rescinded the waiver after the Washington Redskins offered a conditional 2009 seventh-round draft choice. He finished his injury-plagued career with the Vikings with a disappointing 37 tackles, and 5 sacks.
[edit] Washington Redskins
On May 27, 2008, the Vikings agreed to trade James to the Washington Redskins for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He appeared in five games for the Redskins in 2008 but did not record any statistics and was eventually waived on December 9, 2008.
[edit] New Mexico Stars
On Tuesday, November 22, the IFL's New Mexico Stars announced that James signed a contract with their organization. He will play on the defensive line in 2012.
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All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman |
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November 4, 1982 |
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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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