Will James

Houston ·CB ·Jr ·2027 Draft · Grand Bay, Ala.

6'0"Height 185 lbWeight

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High School Background

★★★

Stars

#1622

National

#137

Position

#61

State

HometownGrand Bay, Ala.

High SchoolTheodore HS

Transfer History

Southern Miss Houston 2026 ★★★

#1223

National

#136

Position

High School Offers 7

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Will James

Houston · CB · Jr · 2027 Draft · Grand Bay, Ala. · Theodore HS

6-0 · 185 lbs

7.2

Day 3 Caliber

Floor 6.5 · Ceiling 8.0

#200 overall · #20 CB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Solid returning starting corner whose 38-tackle, 3-INT Houston season shows real ball production; profiles as an immediate DB1. UDFA-tier defender graded on takeaways and starter reps.

Ceiling · 8.0

Projected 2026 starter (DB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.8) · Big 12 draft-temper.

Floor · 6.5

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.7.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1622 · Pos #137 · State #61

Path: Southern Miss → Houston

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	INT	PD	FF
2025	Houston Cougars	—	38	31	3	5	2
2024	Southern Miss Golden Eagles	—	35	21	—	7	—