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DJ James

CB

DJ James came into the league as a 6th-round selection (192nd overall) in 2024, drafted out of Auburn; Oregon. He's currently with NE, in his 2nd season in the league.

Size

6'0", 184#

College

Auburn; Oregon

Draft

Rd 6, 192nd overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2025

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
31.7

5th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

1 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.44
Pass rush×0.3-0.69
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2-0.83
Availability×0.1-1.68

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025NE31.71

Career profile

DJ James has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with NE.

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV—40.2

DJ James — common questions

What position does DJ James play?
DJ James is listed as a CB.
Which teams has DJ James played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), DJ James has played for NE (2025).
Where did DJ James go to college?
DJ James played college football at Auburn; Oregon.
When was DJ James drafted?
DJ James was selected in round 6, 192nd overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has DJ James scored?
DJ James has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is DJ James's ScoutIndex Rating?
DJ James rated 31.7 for 2025, the 5th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2024

Also from Auburn; Oregon