James Pierre facts for kids
Pierre with the Washington Commanders in 2024
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| No. 42 – Pittsburgh Steelers | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Born: | September 16, 1996 Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Deerfield Beach | ||||||||||
| College: | Florida Atlantic (2017–2019) | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2020 | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2024 | |||||||||||
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James Pierre Jr. (born September 16, 1996) is an American professional football player. He plays as a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). James played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls. He joined the Steelers in 2020 after not being picked in the NFL Draft. He has also played for the Washington Commanders.
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High School Football
James Pierre went to Deerfield Beach High School. In his final year, he made 48 tackles and caught four interceptions. He also broke up two passes. His team, Deerfield Beach, had a great season with 10 wins and only 2 losses.
Local newspapers recognized his talent. The Miami Herald named him one of the top 25 senior players in Broward County. The Sun-Sentinel also gave him an honorable mention for his skills.
College Football Journey
James started his college journey at Florida Atlantic in 2017. In his first year, he made 21 tackles and defended two passes.
As a sophomore, he improved a lot, making 55 tackles and breaking up nine passes. In 2019, his junior year, James had 44 tackles and three interceptions. One memorable game was against Western Kentucky on November 2, 2019, where he made two interceptions!
Overall, during his college career, James played in 39 games. He finished with 120 total tackles, 18 pass breakups, and three interceptions. After his junior year, he decided to enter the NFL Draft to become a professional player.
Professional Football Career
First Time with the Pittsburgh Steelers
After the 2020 NFL draft, James Pierre signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was the only player not picked in the draft to make the Steelers' main 53-man team that year!
On September 19, 2021, James got his first chance to start in an NFL game. He filled in for an injured teammate. Later that year, on October 10, 2021, he made his first ever NFL interception in a game against the Denver Broncos.
He continued to play for the Steelers and re-signed with them on March 21, 2023.
Time with the Washington Commanders
On March 21, 2024, James Pierre signed with the Washington Commanders. However, he was released by the team on August 27, 2024.
Return to the Pittsburgh Steelers
James didn't stay away from the Steelers for long! On September 17, 2024, he signed with their practice squad. He quickly got to play in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 22, 2024. Just two days later, on September 24, he was officially added back to the Steelers' active roster.
About James's Family
James Pierre has a famous cousin: Lamar Jackson. Lamar is also an NFL player and has won the NFL MVP award three times!
