Carlos James (American football) facts for kids
| Position: | Wide receiver / Defensive back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | February 5, 1972 | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Park Forest (IL) Rich East | ||||||||||
| College: | Iowa | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1993 | ||||||||||
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Carlos "the Assassin" James, born on February 5, 1972, is a former American football player. He played for ten seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). Carlos played for teams like the Iowa Barnstormers, Buffalo Destroyers, New York Dragons, and Tampa Bay Storm. Before turning pro, he played college football at the University of Iowa. He also went to Rich East High School in Park Forest, Illinois.
Growing Up and High School Football
Carlos James started playing football in high school at Rich East High School. He was a talented player who played both as a receiver and a defensive back. A receiver catches the ball, and a defensive back tries to stop the other team from scoring.
During his time in high school, he caught 18 interceptions. This means he grabbed the ball from the other team 18 times! His great skills earned him "All-State" honors from the Chicago Tribune. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in the entire state.
College Football Days
Carlos continued his football journey at the University of Iowa, playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. In 1991, he showed his amazing defensive skills in the 1991 Holiday Bowl. He was even named Co-Defensive MVP of that game.
In the final seconds of the game, he intercepted a pass from Ty Detmer right at the goal line. This important play helped his team get a 13–13 tie with the BYU Cougars. In his senior year, 1992, Carlos was named to the First Team All-Big Ten. This showed he was one of the best players in his college conference.
Professional Career in the AFL
Carlos James became a professional football player in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for the Iowa Barnstormers from 1995 to 2000. During his time with the Barnstormers, he earned many awards. He was named to the First Team All-Arena twice and the Second Team All-Arena twice. He also made the All-Ironman Team twice.
After his time with the Barnstormers, Carlos moved to other teams. On January 12, 2001, he signed with the Buffalo Destroyers. Later, on March 6, 2003, he joined the New York Dragons. Finally, on November 18, 2003, Carlos signed with the Tampa Bay Storm, where he played until 2004.
