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ShemarJames

LBLB#50DAL Cowboys

6'1" • 229lbs

Overall Grade '26: 54.6; 56th/75 - LBs
Snap Count '26: 233; 65th/149 - LBs
Tackles '26: 16; 68th/75 - LBs
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Shemar

James

#50

DAL Cowboys

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Last updated: 10/31/2026

Shemar James is a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys who earned a 54.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 56th among 75 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 60.3 ranked 37th among 75 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 47.8 ranked 69th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 59.2 ranked 49th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 16 solo tackles on the season. James generated 2 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 105.3 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 4 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

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Year

Dallas Cowboys

2025 - Present

Florida Gators

2022 - 2024

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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

68th/75 LBs

SACKS

44th/75 LBs

ASSISTS

75th/75 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

23rd/75 LBs

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Solo Tackles

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Forced Fumbles

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Passer Rating Allowed

105.3

Total Pressures

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Total Snaps

233

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

129

ShemarJames

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