The Chargers knew exactly what they were getting when they used their first-round pick to draft James. First-round draftees don’t always live up to their expectations, Sam Bradford, the 2010 first overall pick springs to mind. James has had a great insight to pro football, two playoff games were followed by a trip back to Central Florida for the Pro Bowl.
Haines City High School had a star on their roster.
When the time came, several colleges were interested in signing James, including Ohio State, Auburn and Clemson, but James was destined for Jimbo Fisher and Florida State.