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On James: Sophomore tight end who has the talent to get deep in the passing game ... possesses sure hands and natural talent as a receiver ... has developed into a good blocker ... should see a lot of playing time.

1998: Redshirt freshman who saw action in 10 games ... started against Virginia in a double tight end formation ... did not catch a pass.

1997: Redshirt season.

High School: Graduated from Anacostia High School in 1997 ... was named to George Michael's Golden 11 all-star team as a senior after catching 71 passes for 1,324 yards and 19 touchdowns ... was a first team All-Met selection ... was rated the top prospect in the area by Tom Lemming ... led Anacostia to the city championship and a 10-3 record in 1996 ... high school coach was Willie Stewart.

Personal: Eric Eugene James ... born April 25, 1978 ... son of Brenda and Russell James ... majoring in criminology and criminal justice.

James Up Close

Someday I would like to take a trip to: the moon

The best advice I've ever received is: "Leave everything out on the field."

America's biggest problem for the next century: we're always too concerned with other countries and we should focus more on our own problems in the U.S.

Who would I most like to meet?: Jesus Christ

My ambition after football is to: be a politician

Eric James

	Class: RS Sophomore
	Hometown: Washington, D.C.
	High School: Anacostia

	Height / Weight: 6-2 / 252
	Position: Tight End
	Experience: 1V

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