Bradie James
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Career Summary
Bradie James was an NFL linebacker who played 157 games for Dallas and Houston.
He earned All-America honors at LSU before being selected by Dallas in the 2003 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
James was born in Monroe, Louisiana, and grew up in West Monroe.
He was a prominent Louisiana high-school recruit before choosing LSU.
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High School
At West Monroe High School, James was a Class 5A All-State selection and Class 5A Defensive MVP.
He led the school to the 1998 Class 5A state championship and had 136 tackles, five sacks, and three fumble recoveries as a senior.
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College Career
At LSU, James made 418 career tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, and 14 sacks in 46 games.
He was a 2002 first-team All-American and National Scholar-Athlete, set LSU's single-season tackles record with 154, and earned two first-team All-SEC selections.
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Path to the NFL
Dallas selected James in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft, 103rd overall.
He played 14 games as a rookie before becoming a long-term starter.
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NFL Career
James played 157 NFL games, recording 729 tackles, 16 sacks, 30 passes defensed, two interceptions, and ten forced fumbles.
He spent nine seasons with Dallas before finishing with Houston in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
James posted career highs of eight sacks and three forced fumbles with Dallas in 2008.
He led his team in tackles 12 times and recorded 15 double-digit tackle games according to Houston's 2012 player profile.
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Playing Style
James played inside linebacker and paired a high tackle volume with pressure and turnover production.
His NFL totals included 16 sacks, ten forced fumbles, 30 passes defensed, and two interceptions.
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Legacy
James is remembered at LSU as one of its standout student-athlete linebackers, combining All-America performance with National Scholar-Athlete recognition.
He was LSU's team captain in 2002 and remains second in program history in career tackles as stated in his official bio.
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