Romain in 2017
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No. 25 Philadelphia Soul | |||||||
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Position: | Defensive back | ||||||
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Date of birth: | August 4, 1987 | ||||||
Place of birth: | Far Rockaway, Queens | ||||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | New York (NY) Far Rockaway | ||||||
College: | Delaware State | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2009 | ||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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Player stats at ArenaFan.com |
Tackles: | 329.0 |
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Interceptions: | 25 |
Pass breakups: | 96 |
James Romain (born August 4, 1987) is an American football defensive back for the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Delaware State University and attended Far Rockaway High School in New York City.
Romain attended Far Rockaway High School where he played football as a running back.
Romain played for the Hudson Valley Vikings from 2005 to 2006. Romain transferred to Delaware State played in 2007 to 2008. He was the team's starter his senior year and helped the Hornets to 15 wins. He played in 23 games during his career including 11 starts at cornerback. Romain was named a 2006 Preseason All-American.
Romain played for the Fairbanks Grizzlies in 2011. Romain had 10 interceptions as a rookie and forced 13 fumbles, earning him First Team All-IFL honors.
On January 12, 2012, Romain signed with the Green Bay Blizzard. Romain had 57 tackles and 4 interceptions on the season.
On January 2, 2013, Romain was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul.
Romain was selected by the Beijing Lions in the third round of the 2016 CAFL Draft, joining his Soul head coach Clint Dolezel in Bejing. The Lions finished the season undefeated and won the first China Bowl. He was named the CAFL's Steel-man for his "all around excellence at several positions. He was also named an All-Pro North Division All-Star.