Jordan James is an American running back who played three years on the Oregon Ducks roster from 2022 to 2024. He was born on March 29, 2004, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Jordan attended the Brentwood (Tenn.) Academy and completed his schooling at Oakland High School. Jordan James played an instrumental role in the squad that won the Tennessee 6A D-I state title twice. During his senior year at the high school, James rushed for 1,653 yards and 24. After completing his schooling, he began his graduation at the University of Oregon in 2022.
In his freshman season with the Ducks, James played in 10 games and rushed 46 times for 189 yards and five touchdowns. In 2023, as a sophomore, James saw action in all 14 games and tallied 759 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, with 7.09 yards per carry. Last season, he posted a career-high 1,267 rushing yards on 233 carries while securing all-Big Ten second-team honours, as per Oregon Ducks' football website. Following his junior year, James declared for the 2025 NFL Draft and totaled 2,215 rushing yards in three collegiate seasons (via Sports Illustrated).
Jordan James' NIL deals
Jordan James has penned an NIL deal with EA Sports, according to the On3 page.
Jordan James' NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 3/11/24 | EA Sports |
Jordan James's notable NIL deals
EA Sports
James signed an NIL partnership with EA Sports for College Football 2025, according to On3.
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FAQs on Jordan James
A. Jordan James played for the University of Oregon.
A. Yes, Jordan James declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.
A. Jordan James is 21 years old. He was born on March 29, 2004.
