NolanJames Jr.
HBHB#2ND Fighting Irish
5'10" • 215lbs • So.Draft Eligibility:2030
- Overall Grade '26
- 84
- 29th/429 - HBs
- Rushing Yards '26
- 412
- 174th/429 - HBs
- Touchdowns '26
- 6
- 65th/429 - HBs
- WK 9 MATCHUP
- @ NAVYMI 10/31, 4:00 PM
Nolan
James Jr.
HB
#2
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ND Fighting Irish
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/28/2026
Nolan James Jr. is a running back for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish who earned a 84.0 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 29th among 429 qualified running backs. His PFF rushing grade of 84.0 ranked 41st among 429 qualified running backs.
He carried the ball 81 times for 412 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. James Jr. averaged 5.1 yards per attempt on the ground.
He forced 22 missed tackles as a runner. He averaged 3.8 yards after contact per attempt, showcasing his power between the tackles. As a receiver, he caught 13 passes on 16 targets for 105 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2025 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
84.0
AVG
29th/429 HBs
RUSHING GRADE
84.0
AVG
41st/429 HBs
RECEIVING GRADE
68.9
AVG
98th/429 HBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vsTXRI
82.8
Week 2, 2026
@NCUN
76
Week 5, 2026
vsMIST
75.8
Week 3, 2026
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vsNYSY
53.3
Week 13, 2025
vsINPU
55.3
Week 4, 2025
@CAST
55.8
Week 14, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
CARRIES
81
181st/429 HBs
RUSHING YDS
412
174th/429 HBs
RUSHING TDS
6
65th/429 HBs
YARDS / CARRY
5.1
168th/429 HBs
Rushing
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Rank
258
th
Run Snaps
88
181
st
Carries
81
174
th
Rushing Yards
412
65
th
Rushing Touchdowns
6
168
th
Yards Per Attempt
5.1
1
st
Fumbles
0
107
th
Forced Missed Tackles
22
98
th
YCO/ATT
3.83
282
nd
Explosive (10+) Runs
7
Receiving
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Rank
161
st
Pass Snaps
97
100
th
Targets
16
148
th
Routes Run
78
90
th
Receptions
13
100
th
Receiving Yards
105
6
th
Receiving Touchdowns
3
1
st
Drops
0
47
th
Forced Missed Tackles
5
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