Richard Rhondel “Richie” James Jr. is now a wide receiver and return specialist for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was born on September 5, 1995. He participated in football for Middle Tennessee in college.
In Sarasota, Florida, James attended Riverview High School. He participated in track and field, won several state championships, and played football in addition to receiving a letter.
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.
On November 5, 2020, during Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers, James outperformed both of his season highs from 2018 and 2019. He recorded nine receptions for 184 yards and a score. The 49ers, however, lost 34-17.
James had knee surgery on August 27, 2021, and the 49ers waived/injured him and placed him on injured reserve the following day, August 28.
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James recently signed with the New York Jets of the National Football League and is playing as a wide receiver for the team.