Edgerrin James facts for kids
James with the Colts in 2004
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| Born: | August 1, 1978 Immokalee, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 219 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Immokalee | ||||||||||||
| College: | Miami (FL) (1996–1998) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4 | ||||||||||||
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Edgerrin Tyree James (born August 1, 1978) is a former American football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. A running back is a player who runs with the football.
James played college football for the Miami Hurricanes at the University of Miami. The Indianapolis Colts picked him fourth overall in the 1999 NFL draft. He also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks.
He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1999. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl four times and was an All-Pro four times. James holds the Colts' records for most career rushing yards, attempts, and touchdowns. He is 13th on the all-time NFL rushing list. James was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
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College Career
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Edgerrin James went to the University of Miami after high school in Florida. He became one of the best running backs in the school's history.
James is third in all-time rushing yards for the University of Miami. He was the only running back there to run for over 1,000 yards in two years in a row. He also holds the school record for the most games with over 100 rushing yards (14 games).
In 2009, James was added to the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame. This honor recognized his great achievements in college football.
Professional Career
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts chose James in the first round of the 1999 NFL draft. He was the fourth player picked overall. James signed a big contract for seven years. Some people thought the Colts made a mistake by picking him.
But James quickly proved them wrong. He was very successful right away. He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1999. James also led the NFL in rushing yards in his first two seasons. He was the last player to win the rushing title as a rookie until Ezekiel Elliott. In 2001, he had a serious injury to his knee.
James ran for over 1,500 yards in both the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
When James left the Colts in 2006, he was their all-time leading rusher with 9,226 yards. The Colts won the Super Bowl XLI the next season. Even though James was not on the team then, the Colts' owner, Jim Irsay, still sent him a Super Bowl ring.
On September 23, 2012, James was honored by the Colts. He was added to the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor.
Arizona Cardinals
James joined the Arizona Cardinals in March 2006. He signed a four-year contract. By 2007, James was the active NFL leader in career rushing yards. This means he had more rushing yards than any other player still playing.
In 2008, James had a period where he didn't carry the ball much. The coach used him mostly to help protect the quarterback. But in Week 17, he ran for 100 yards against the Seattle Seahawks. James helped the Cardinals reach Super Bowl XLIII in 2009. They lost a close game to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In April 2009, a sad event happened in James's life. The mother of four of his children passed away after an illness. After this, he asked to be released from the team, and the Cardinals agreed.
Seattle Seahawks
After taking time to be with his children, James signed with the Seattle Seahawks in August 2009. He missed the team's training camp. He played in only seven games for the Seahawks. He ran for 125 yards on 46 carries. On November 3, 2009, Seattle released him from the team.
On July 26, 2011, Edgerrin James announced he was retiring from professional football. He finished his career with 12,246 rushing yards and 80 rushing touchdowns.
Colts Franchise Records
Edgerrin James holds several records for the Indianapolis Colts:
- Most career rushing yards (9,226)
- Most career rushing touchdowns (64)
- Best career rushing yards per game average: 96.1
- Most seasons with 1,000 rushing yards (5)
Personal Life
Edgerrin James lives in Miami, Florida. He has six children. His son, Eden, plays running back and is committed to Howard. His son, Edgerrin Jr., is a talented basketball player. He is committed to the University of Cincinnati. Edgerrin James is also the second cousin of LA Chargers safety Derwin James.
