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Jamal Shead
Jamal Shead, born 2002, is an NBA guard for the Toronto Raptors, drafted 45th overall in 2024 from Houston; Big 12 Player of the Year and Naismith Defensive Player of the Year.
JaMarcus Russell
JaMarcus Russell is a former quarterback drafted first overall by the Oakland Raiders in 2007 and released after three seasons.
Jameer Nelson
Jameer Nelson, born 1982 in Chester, Pennsylvania, is a former NBA point guard (Orlando Magic 2004-14, 2009 All-Star, Magic assists leader) and Saint Joseph's consensus 2004 National Player of the Year, now a 76ers executive.
Jameis Winston
Jameis Winston, born 1994, American quarterback; 2013 Heisman winner and national champion at Florida State; first overall 2015 NFL Draft pick by Tampa Bay; later Saints, Browns, Giants.
James Blake (tennis)
James Riley Blake (born 1979, Yonkers, NY), American tennis player, career-high world No. 4 in 2006; overcame a 2004 broken neck, shingles, and his father's death to win the 2007 Davis Cup; retired 2013, now ESPN analyst and Miami Open director.
James Bradberry
James Bradberry IV, NFL cornerback from Samford, drafted 62nd overall by Carolina in 2016; Pro Bowl 2021 with the Giants, second-team All-Pro 2022 with the Eagles; released by Philadelphia after a 2024 injury.
James Brockermeyer
James Brockermeyer, American football center from Fort Worth, Texas; played at Alabama, TCU, and Miami (first-team All-American 2025); undrafted 2026, now on the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.
James Conner (American football)
James Conner, NFL running back for the Arizona Cardinals, formerly Pittsburgh Steelers; 2017 third-round pick out of Pitt who overcame Hodgkin lymphoma, two-time Pro Bowler (2018, 2021), and first Cardinal with 1,000+ scrimmage yards in each of his first four seasons.
James Cook (running back)
James Cook III, Buffalo Bills NFL running back, Georgia product drafted 63rd overall in 2022; brother of Dalvin Cook; 2024 co-leader with 16 rushing TDs, 2025 NFL rushing champion with 1,621 yards, two-time Pro Bowler, signed four-year extension through 2029.
James Franklin (American football coach)
James Franklin (born Feb. 2, 1972), American football head coach at Vanderbilt (2011-13), Penn State (2014-25, 2016 Big Ten title, fired Oct. 2025), and Virginia Tech since Nov. 17, 2025; career 133-62.
James Gladstone (American football)
James Gladstone (born 1990) is general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars since February 2025, formerly Rams director of scouting; his 2025 Jaguars went 13-4 and won the AFC South after trading up for Travis Hunter.
James Harden
James Harden (born 1989) is an American NBA guard, 2018 MVP and 11-time All-Star, for the Cleveland Cavaliers; drafted third in 2009 by Oklahoma City, known for his step-back three and free-throw drawing.
James Harrison (American football)
James Harrison (James Henry Harrison Jr., born 1978) is a former NFL outside linebacker, undrafted in 2002, who won Super Bowls XL and XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was 2008 AP Defensive Player of the Year, and set the franchise sack record with 80.5.
James Haskell
James Haskell (born 1985), English rugby union back-row forward, 77 England caps, 2017 British and Irish Lions tourist, Wasps, Stade Français, Highlanders, Northampton Saints; retired 2019, now podcaster and author.
James Jett
James Jett (born 1970), American sprinter and wide receiver; 1992 Olympic 4x100m relay gold medalist and ten-season Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders player (1993-2002), 256 catches, 4,417 yards, 30 touchdowns, NFL Fastest Man 1996.
James Johnson (basketball, born 1987)
James Johnson (born 1987) is an NBA forward drafted 16th overall in 2009; a 16-year veteran of ten teams with a 7-0 MMA record and second-degree black belt.
James Jones (wide receiver)
James Jones (born 1984, San Jose, California) is a former NFL wide receiver, Packers 2007 third-round pick out of San Jose State, Super Bowl XLV champion, 2012 NFL touchdown-catch leader (14), later an NFL Network analyst.
James Laurinaitis
James Laurinaitis, Ohio State three-time All-American linebacker, Rams all-time leading tackler (852 tackles, 2009–15), Saints 2016, now Ohio State linebackers coach and 2026 College Football Hall of Fame inductee.
James Lofton
James Lofton (born 1956), Stanford wide receiver and 1978 first-round Packers pick; NFL record 14,004 receiving yards on 764 catches, eight Pro Bowls, Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2003, later a Westwood One broadcaster.
James Lowe (rugby union)
James Lowe (born 1992, Nelson, New Zealand) is a New Zealand-born rugby union winger for Leinster and Ireland, a former Maori All Black, 2025 British and Irish Lion, and Leinster record try scorer who left for Japan in 2026.
James Madison Dukes football
James Madison Dukes football: JMU's Harrisonburg, Virginia program, 1972 founding, 2004 FCS (I-AA) national champions, FBS/Sun Belt member since 2022, 2025 Sun Belt champs and first Sun Belt and Virginia team in the College Football Playoff, moving to the American Conference in 2026.
James Michael McAdoo
James Michael McAdoo, born 1993 in Norfolk, Virginia, is an American forward, UNC Tar Heel 2011-14, undrafted 2014, 111 NBA games with Golden State, two-time NBA champion, related to Bob McAdoo.
James Naismith
James Naismith (1861–1939), Canadian-born physical educator, invented basketball in December 1891 at Springfield College, wrote its 13 original rules, and became the University of Kansas' first basketball coach.
James Neal (ice hockey)
James Neal (born 1987, Whitby, Ontario) is a Canadian former NHL left wing, drafted 33rd overall by Dallas in 2005; a 30-40 goal scorer with Pittsburgh and Nashville, 2017 Cup Finalist, taken by Vegas in the 2017 Expansion Draft.
James Paxton (baseball)
James Paxton, "Big Maple," Canadian left-handed pitcher (born 1988, Ladner, BC) who pitched 2013-2024 for Seattle, Yankees, Boston, and Dodgers, threw a 2018 no-hitter, and returned with Canada in 2026.
James Peoples (American football)
James Peoples is an American college football running back from San Antonio, Texas; a four-star 2024 recruit who played two seasons at Ohio State (541 rushing yards) before transferring to Penn State in January 2026.
James Robinson (running back)
James Robinson (born 1998) is an American football running back who went undrafted in 2020, then set the NFL rookie record with 1,414 scrimmage yards for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
James Tedesco
James Tedesco, nicknamed Teddy, Australian rugby league fullback and captain of the Sydney Roosters; NRL debut 2012 with Wests Tigers, two premierships 2018-2019, Dally M Medalist 2019, NSW Origin captain, 2022 World Cup-winning Kangaroos captain.
James van Riemsdyk
James van Riemsdyk (JVR), born 1989 in Middletown, NJ, American NHL left winger drafted second overall by Philadelphia in 2007; played for Flyers, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Red Wings; 696 points in 1,154 games; 2014 Olympian; record eight outdoor games.
James Wade
James Wade, "The Machine" (born 1983, Ash, Surrey), English PDC darts player; 2007 World Matchplay youngest winner, ten or eleven major titles, four world semi-finals, bipolar/ADHD advocate.