Erasmus James
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 4, 1982 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 261 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Hollywood (FL) McArthur | ||||||||
| College: | Wisconsin | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18 | ||||||||
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| Tackles: | 37 |
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| Quarterback sacks: | 5.0 |
| Forced fumbles: | 1 |
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Erasmus James (born November 4, 1982) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at University of Wisconsin, and earned consensus All-American honors. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings 18th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Vikings and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).
James was born in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. He attended McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida, and was a standout for the McArthur Mustangs high school football and basketball teams. Despite not playing football until his senior year, he posted 14 quarterback sacks, and 53 tackles (23 for losses) in his only season.
James attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and played for the Wisconsin Badgers football team from 2001 to 2004. He played on the defensive line alongside teammate Anttaj Hawthorne. He finished his career with 124 tackles (25.5 for losses), 18 sacks, 28 quarterback hurries, seven forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and six pass deflections. James was nicknamed "The Eraser" for his ability to sack opposing quarterbacks. He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American following his senior season in 2004.
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