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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born | (1979-03-19)March 19, 1979 (age 46) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight | 199 lb (90 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Kennedale (TX) | ||||
| College | Texas Christian | ||||
| NFL draft | 2001: 4th round, 131st overall pick | ||||
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Cedric James (born March 19, 1979) is an American former professionalfootballwide receiver in theNational Football League (NFL) for theMinnesota Vikings,Dallas Cowboys, andNew England Patriots. He playedcollege football atTexas Christian University.
James attendedKennedale High School, where he was a two-time All-District 11-3A selection, registering in his senior season 27 receptions for 678 yards (25.11-yards per reception), 11 touchdowns and 10 carries for 155 yards (15.50 yards per attempt).[2] He graduated in 1997.
James accepted a football scholarship fromTexas Christian University, where he played in a run oriented offense built around future College Football Hall of FamerLaDainian Tomlinson. As a true freshman, he appeared in 10 games, making 4 receptions for 51 yards. As a sophomore, he recorded 13 receptions (third on the team) for 167 yards (fourth on the team) and was the onlywide receiver on the team to catch a touchdown pass.
As a junior, he tallied 4 receptions (tied for sixth on the team) for 52 yards As a senior, he posted 19 receptions (tied for the team lead) for 310 yards (second on the team) and 3 touchdowns. He finished his career with 41 receptions for 593 yards and 4 touchdowns.
James was selected by theMinnesota Vikings in the fourth round (131st overall) of the2001 NFL draft.[3] On September 6, he was placed on theinjured reserve list with a strained hamstring injury. In2002, he appeared in 5 games playing mainly onspecial teams, returning 10 kickoffs for 228 yards and making 2 tackles. He was waived August 13,2003.
On September 1,2003, he was signed by theDallas Cowboys to thepractice squad. On December 31, he was promoted to the active roster, but was inactive in the wild card playoff game against theCarolina Panthers. He was released on August 31,2004.[4]
On September 22,2004, he was signed by theNew England Patriots to thepractice squad.[5]
On February 19,2005, he was allocated to theRhein Fire ofNFL Europe.[6] He started 8 games, posting 39 receptions (tied for the team lead) for 515 yards (led the team), with a 17.8-yard average and 5 touchdowns. He missed the final 2 games of the season with an injury, but still received NFL Europe All-League honors.[7] Against theHamburg Sea Devils, he had 6 receptions for 149 yards and a 73-yard touchdown catch.
In2005, he was injured most of the preseason, which led to his release and signing to thepractice squad. He was released on March 2,2006.
James' wife, Myriah, once appeared on the hit game showThe Price Is Right.[8]