Edgerrin James

Football Player

Edgerrin James was born in Immokalee, Florida, United States on August 1st, 1978 and is the Football Player. At the age of 45, Edgerrin James biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Other Names / Nick Names
Edgerrin Tyree James
Date of Birth
August 1, 1978
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Immokalee, Florida, United States
Age
45 years old
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Networth
$40 Million
Profession
American Football Player
Edgerrin James Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 45 years old, Edgerrin James has this physical status:

Height
183cm
Weight
97.1kg
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Edgerrin James Religion, Education, and Hobbies
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Education
Miami (FL)
Edgerrin James Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
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Edgerrin James Life

Edgerrin Tyree James (born August 1, 1978) is a former American football running back who competed in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons.

He played college football for the University of Miami.

In the 1999 NFL Draft, he was drafted fourth overall by the Indianapolis Colts.

James has also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks.

In 1999, the AP Football Offensive Rookie of the Year was selected for four Pro Bowl picks and four All-Pro selections.

James is the Colts' all-time leader in career rushing yards, attempts, and touchdowns.

James is thirteenth on the all-time rush list, as well as a member of the 10,000 Yards rushing club.

Personal life

James is now resided in Miami, Florida. Eden, a running back who committed to Howard, and Edgerrin Jr., a four-star basketball recruit, have all signed to the University of Cincinnati. Andia Wilson, James' long-time companion and the mother of four of his children, died of leukemia at the age of 30. He is the second cousin of current Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James.

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Edgerrin James Career

College career

The University of Miami recruited James from Florida's Immokalee High School. He was one of the school's most popular running backs.

In all-time University of Miami rushing yards, James ranks third. He was the first running back in school history to reach 1,000 yards in two seasons in a row, and he currently ranks as the top-most rushing games in school history (14). Willis McGahee, a former Baltimore Ravens running back, has since broken all single season records.

On April 23, 2009 at its 41st Annual Induction Banquet at Jungle Island, Miami, James was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame.

Professional career

In the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft as the fourth overall pick, the Indianapolis Colts selected James as the fourth overall pick. James' rookie deal was for seven years, worth $49 million. According to some commentators, the Colts made a mistake in selecting James over reigning Heisman Trophy champion Ricky Williams.

James' quieted the critics and became a lockout celebrity. The Associated Press named him as the 1999 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. In his first two seasons, James captured the NFL rushing championship. He was the last NFL player to win the rushing championship in his rookie season before Ezekiel Elliott. He resurfaced his ACL six games into the 2001 season.

In both the 2004 and 2005 seasons, James had over 1,500 yards in total.

James was the Indianapolis' all-time leading rusher with 9,226 yards. The Colts claimed Super Bowl XLI the following season after James' release in March 2006. Despite being off the team at the time, Colts owner Jim Irsay sent him a Super Bowl ring.

During the week 3 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, James was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor.

On March 23, 2006, James signed a four-year, $30 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. With the departure of Corey Dillon, James became the best rusher in career rushing yards at the start of 2007, and he remained so through his last game in November 2009 (although LaDainian Tomlinson would take over by the end of the season). James played the ball only 20 times during a stretch of ten games out of the 2008 season. Ken Whisenhunt took him in strictly as a pass guard during this period. James carried the ball 14 times for 100 yards against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. Despite a year left on his deal, James said he would not return to Arizona following the 2009 NFL playoffs. James averaged 4.7 yards per carry and ran for 100 yards in the Cardinals' first playoff game since 1998. James rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' upset victory over the Carolina Panthers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. In the NFC Championship game, James rushed for 73 yards in the Cardinals' 32-25 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. In the Cardinals' 27-23 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII, James Rush rushed 9 times for 33 yards.

In April 2009, his long-time partner, the mother of his children, died of cancer. He begged for his freedom from the team after this, and the Cardinals honored his request on April 28.

After suffering with his four children and declining NFL offers, James finally agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks on August 24, 2009, leaving out the team's training camp. T. J. Duckett was drafted by the team to make room for James on the roster, but the team had to make room for James. However, James was only rushing for 125 yards on a career-low 46 attempts. He appeared in only seven games, and Seattle cut him from the team on November 3, 2009.

James resigned from professional football on July 26, 2011. He had 1,246 rushing yards (11th all-time) at the time of his last game in 2009) and 80 rushing touchdowns (15th).

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