Sam James

WR • 6'0" • 176 lbs • Richmond Hill, GA, USA

Vertical playmakerExplosive finisher

Sam James reads as a vertical playmaker based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

Usage / Role

21%

Rotational offensive role

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Impact Production

Solid production for a receiver

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Reliability

Reliable weekly contributor

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Star Power

High-upside career profile

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Career Arc

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Best season by Season Value: 2022 Regular Season · West Virginia

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Snapshot

Career Teams: 1
Unique Seasons: 5
Program Path: West Virginia
Peak Game: Peak game by takeover score: Texas Tech

Player Story

Sam James built his college career from 2018 through 2022 as a wide receiver from Richmond Hill, GA wearing No. 13, spending time with West Virginia. The clearest part of Sam James' career was his receiving role: 190...

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Recruit Profile

Class 2018 · Rating 0.8593

Richmond Hill · Richmond Hill, GA

Committed To: West Virginia
Commit Date: Jan 1, 2018

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Sam James quick answers

Latest team and position: West Virginia · WR
Career Receiving Yards: 2,229
Tracked sample: 5 unique seasons · 8 entries · 48 games
Best season: 2022 Regular Season · West Virginia
Top game: Texas Tech
Recruit profile: 3-star · Richmond Hill · West Virginia
High school pipeline: Richmond Hill · 7 FBS recruits · 0 drafted players
Latest roster: No. 13 · Senior
2022 Receiving yards rank: 745 receiving yards · WR 92nd (top 9%) · Big 12 6th (top 4%) · National 96th (top 5%)

Sam James played WR for West Virginia. Across 5 tracked seasons, Sam James recorded 12 passing yards, 41 rushing yards, and 2,229 receiving yards. His top tracked season came in 2022 with West Virginia.

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