Did Cowboys Reach on Shemar James?

[quickccc]

James' scouting profile puts me in the mind of Damon Clark. has athleticism but there''s suspect instincts.

That spells a guesser who will always be in the wrong angle, struggles getting off blocks, never makes big plays
and always trailing the play.

 

[CCBoy]

Which is why drafting for scheme fit over superior talent is stupid

How about purchasing a 350 block for a pinto?

 

[CCBoy]

Jack Sanborn
Signed from the Chicago Bears, Sanborn is familiar with Eberflus’ defensive scheme.

Sanborn’s role in Chicago diminished from a full-time starter in 2023 to starting only three of 17 games in 2024. He recorded 35 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

2025 Projection:

Tackles: 80
Sacks: 2
Pass Breakups: 4

https://insidethestar.com/2025-cowboys-linebackers-starters-and-breakout-talent

 

[CCBoy]

Marist Liufau​

A third-round pick in 2024, Liufau showed promise in his rookie season, pushing Damone Clark down the depth chart.

He is expected to take on a more significant role in 2025.

2025 Projection:

• Tackles: 65
• Sacks: 1
• TFLs: 6

Damone Clarke
After starting all 17 games in 2023, Clark saw reduced playing time in 2024.

With a new defensive coordinator, he aims to regain a prominent role in the rotation.

2025 Projections:

Tackles: 50
Special Teams Snaps: 150+

DeMarvion Overshown
Overshown suffered a severe knee injury in December 2024, tearing his ACL, MCL, and PCL. Before the injury, Overshown was the second-best player on the Cowboys’ defense.

https://insidethestar.com/2025-cowboys-linebackers-starters-and-breakout-talent

 

[CCBoy]

Kenneth Murray Jr.​

Acquired from the Tennessee Titans, Murray brings leadership and experience to the Cowboys. In 2024, he led the Titans with 95 tackles and served as a team captain.

 

[Pass2Run]

Kenneth Murray Jr.​

Acquired from the Tennessee Titans, Murray brings leadership and experience to the Cowboys. In 2024, he led the Titans with 95 tackles and served as a team captain.

Murray is probably the best athlete on our team, cept maybe Parsons.

I have a feeling he outplays expectations here...

 

[America's Cowboy]

I would've taken Neal.

I would have rather taken LB Chris Paul Jr who was taken during the compensatory picks at the end of the 5th round. CP Jr plays more aggressive than Shemar James. They both have similar size: 6'1", 230'ish. CP Jr is a little faster (4.63) than Shemar James (4.69). Chris Paul Jr had way more total tackles (50) than Shemar James did (34) in 2024.



I think the Cowboys messed up picking Shemar James over Chris Paul Jr in the 5th round.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

So many dudes I would have taken a flyer on instead of Shemar James:

LB - Jeffrey Bassa
TE/H - Orande Gadsden
WR - Tory Horton
DT - JJ Pegues
S - Jaylen Reed
RB - Kyle Mullings

et cetera

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I heard somewhere (I can't remember where) that when the Cowboys interviewed Shemar James that he didn't know what basic keys to look for in reading the defense. So they think he is someone that will blossom with pro coaching.