A wide receiver and return specialist with the New York Giants in the National Football League, Richard Rhondel “Richie” James Jr. was born on September 5, 1995. In college, he played football for Middle Tennessee.
James attended Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida. In addition to playing football and getting a letter, he dabbled in track and won multiple state titles.
In the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers picked James with the 240th overall choice. In Week 5’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, he made his first NFL reception, which gained him seven yards.
In the opening frame of a victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14, James returned a 97-yard kickoff for a touchdown.
James had nine receptions for 184 yards and a touchdown on Thursday Night Football on November 5, 2020, against the Green Bay Packers, surpassing both of his season totals from 2018 and 2019. But the 49ers fell short, 34-17. James underwent knee surgery on August 27, 2021, and on August 28, 2021, the 49ers waived/injured him and put him on injured reserve. James inked a contract with the New York Giants on March 25, 2022.
How Tall Is Richie James?
Richie James is one of the best players in the New York Jets team in the National Football League. Richie James weighs 185 lb (84 kg) and stands 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall.