WillJames
CBCB#5HOU Cougars
6'0" • 185lbs • Sr.Draft Eligibility:2028
- Overall Grade '26
- 69.1
- 376th/1005 - CBs
- Snap Count '26
- 402
- 84th/2259 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 2
- 32nd/1005 - CBs
- WK 8 MATCHUP
- @ UTAHUT 10/25, 2:15 AM
Will
James
CB
#5
|
HOU Cougars
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/19/2026
Will James is a cornerback for the Houston Cougars who earned a 69.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 376th among 1005 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 72.3 ranked 240th among 1005 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 46.8 ranked 963rd at the position.
He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. James broke up 5 passes in coverage. He allowed a 57.5 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 17 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 17 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Houston Cougars
2025 - Present
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
2024
Mississippi State Bulldogs
2023
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
69.1
AVG
376th/1005 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
72.3
AVG
240th/1005 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
51.6
AVG
673rd/1005 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
46.8
AVG
963rd/1005 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vsTXCU
92.7
Week 13, 2025
vsLASE
80.6
Week 2, 2024
vsOKST
79.1
Week 7, 2026
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vsLAST
30.5
Week BG, 2025
vsAZUN
41.4
Week 8, 2025
@TXTC
49
Week 3, 2026
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).
SOLO TACKLES
17
326th/1005 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
2
32nd/1005 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
424th/1005 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
17
806th/1005 CBs
Defense
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Rank
326
th
Solo Tackles
17
301
st
Assists
4
160
th
Forced Fumbles
0
118
th
Stops
9
129
th
Sacks
0
984
th
Missed Tackles
9
32
nd
Interceptions
2
167
th
Passer Rating Allowed
57.5
423
rd
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.3
424
th
Total Pressures
0
35
th
PBUs
5
806
th
Receptions Allowed
17
Snaps
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Rank
84
th
Total Snaps
402
381
st
Run Defense Snaps
132
385
th
Pass Rush Snaps
3
8
th
Coverage Snaps
267
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