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Shemar
James

#50

DAL Cowboys

6'1"

229lbs

Overall Grade '25

39.9

84th/88 - LBs

Snap Count '25

542

61st/186 - LBs

Tackles '25

57th/88 - LBs

Pressures '25

56th/88 - LBs

Shemar

James

#50

DAL Cowboys

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 3/25/2026

Shemar James is a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys who earned a 39.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 84th among 88 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 40.9 ranked 75th among 88 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 38.2 ranked 86th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 71.3 ranked 22nd among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 50 solo tackles on the season. James generated 8 total pressures including 2 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 131.1 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 7 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Dallas Cowboys

2025 - Present

Florida Gators

2022 - 2024

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Season Stats

2025

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

57th/88 LBs

SACKS

28th/88 LBs

ASSISTS

52nd/88 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

12th/88 LBs

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

131.1

Total Pressures

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Total Snaps

542

Run Defense Snaps

211

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

288

Shemar James

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Career

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Shemar
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