Cory James is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on May 22, 1993 in Del Rio, Texas, United States. Cory Miguel James (born May 22nd 1993) is an American football linebacker who plays for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played his college football in Colorado State. Colorado State, and was selected to the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
James was selected to the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round (194th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. On the 20th of May, 2016 he signed an all-year deal that was worth $2,472,480. It also included an $132,480 signing bonus. He appeared in all 16 games , with five starts, registering 48 tackles, and the forced turnover of one fumble.
On May 4, 2018, James was waived by the Raiders with a failed physical designation.
James signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on March 31, 2020.
As redshirt sophomores, James played in 13 games. He had 60 tackles (29 in a single game) eight sacks, 12 tackles for loss one breakup of a pass 2 forced fumbles as well as five quarterback rushes. As redshirt junior, he played at all thirteen games, with 12 starts. He had 51 tackles (29 in a single game) and a team-leading 8.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 Sacks 3 quarterback hurries, and one forced to fumble. As redshirting senior, he played in the entire 13 games, beginning at 12. He had 65 tackles (28 in total) 2 sacks, in addition to 10 tackles-for-loss.
