Colorado State University Pueblo

Thompson Valley HS: Lettered in football for Coach Jamie Steele at Thompson Valley High School ... Was a two-time All-Conference honoree as a junior and senior ... As a senior, named a Class 3A All-State selection and was also named to the Denver Post All-Colorado Team ... Named a Class 3A Defensive Player of the Year candidate, a Playmakers Corner Defensive End of the Year, the KFKA Radio Athlete of the Month of the Reporter Herald Defensive Player of the Year ... Recorded 68 tackles, including 10.5 tackles for a loss and 6.5 sacks as a senior ... The Golden Eagles' defense held opponents to a 6.4 points per game average ... On offense, caught 27 passes for 324 yards and had four touchdown receptions as a receiver ... Was a member of Thompson Valley's Conference Championship and 2024 State Championship team that finished the season with a 14-0 record ... Also lettered in wrestling and track and field.

Personal: Born August 10 ... Son of Rhoda and Matthew James ... Has three siblings, Teigen (21), Landon (19) and Rubi (4) ... Business major ... Likes to listen to music and play video games.