Defensive Back · #5
Will James Scouting Report
Will James is a 6' 0", 185 CB at Houston Cougars (Senior). He is Unranked (1 board), No. 223 on Scouting Grade.
- Position
- CB
- School
- Houston Cougars
- Class
- Senior
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 185
- Status
- Active
Houston CougarsPortalStats just now
Total Tackles
21
Solo Tackles
17
Assists
4
Sacks
0
Forced Fumbles
1
Interceptions
1
Passes Defended
3
Career path
High school through every college stop and pro club. On3 transfer history and Wikipedia infobox, with JUCO logos when the school is on file.
- HOUCollege
Houston
On3 path
HS offer board
Every school on this player's On3 interest list from the high-school cycle — including classes already enrolled. 247Sports lists the same schools; On3 is the live source.
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Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 38 | 31 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 1 |
| 2026 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 94 | 69 | 25 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 1 |
Scoring
| Season | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Returning
| Season | ATT | YDS | TD | FC | LNG | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
News
- UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava out Saturday vs. Wisconsin
Coach Bob Chesney said Monday that the Bruins had "serious concern" about Nico Iamaleava's knee injury.
- Tennessee assistant William Inge out of hospital, begins rehab from illness
Tennessee assistant coach William Inge, who was hospitalized three weeks ago with an undisclosed illness, has been released and started a rehab process.
- Oregon quarterback Dante Moore out Saturday vs. Nebraska
With Dante Moore out, Oregon might start Dylan Raiola, who spent his first two college seasons playing for the Cornhuskers.
- Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor, RB Fluff Bothwell questionable vs. LSU
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is questionable to play against LSU because of a leg injury that forced him out of the Bulldogs' game against Alabama two weeks ago. Leading rusher Fluff Bothwell is also questionable.
- Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams won't play at Tennessee
No. 6 Alabama star wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams has officially been ruled out of Saturday's game at No. 14 Tennessee.
- John Calipari takes questions on development of young Razorbacks
Calipari takes the podium at SEC Tipoff '27 to break down how Arkansas has put in the work to improve over the offseason and what to expect from talented youngsters.
Recruiting history
- Mississippi State, 2023, On3 path
- Southern Miss, 2024, On3 path
- Houston, On3 path
- Mississippi State Bulldogs, 2023, Signed out of high school
- Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 2024, Season log
- Houston Cougars, 2025, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
- Dontay Joyner · CB · Maryland
- Braden Turner · CB · Northwestern
- Jaquez White · CB · Virginia Tech
- Audavion Collins · CB · Penn State
- Antonio Kite · CB · Ole Miss
FAQ
Where is Will James ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
Unranked (1 board), No. 223 on Scouting Grade.
What position does Will James play?
CB