Grayson James Explained
Grayson James (born December 31, 2002) is an American football quarterback for the Boston College Eagles. He previously played for the FIU Panthers.
Early life and high school
James attended John Paul II High School in Plano, Texas before transferring to Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas.[2] Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three star recruit and committed to play college football for the FIU Panthers.[3] [4]
College career
FIU
During his first three seasons at FIU from 2021 through 2023, James appeared in 20 games with ten starts, where he completed 247 of his 22 passing attempts for 2,342 yards and 13 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, while also 256 yards and four touchdowns on the ground, while being named honorable mention all-Conference USA in 2022.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, James entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[10] [11]
Boston College
James transferred to play for the Boston College Eagles.[12] [13] In week four of the 2024 season, he made his first start for Boston College, where he completed 19 of his 32 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for a touchdown, as he led the Eagles beat Western Kentucky.[14] In week 11, James entered the game for starter Thomas Castellanos after he was benched, completing five of his six pass attempts for 51 yards and a touchdown, as he led the Eagles to a win over Syracuse.[15] In week 12, in his second start for the Eagles, he completed 18 of his 32 pass attempts for 237 yards and a touchdown, while also adding a touchdown on the ground, in a defeat to SMU.[16]
External links
Notes and References
- Grayson1James. 1345596700434563080. Big 18!. December 3, 2024.
- Web site: Three-star QB Grayson James transfers from John Paul II to national powerhouse Duncanville. Dallas News. Greg. Riddle. 18 August 2020. 3 December 2024.
- Web site: Riddle . Greg . Duncanville three-star QB Grayson James commits to Florida International . Dallas News . 21 January 2021 . 24 November 2024.
- Web site: Villa . Walter . FIU to stick with Grayson James starting quarterback for home opener vs. Maine . Miami Herald . 24 November 2024.
- Web site: Hass . Trevor . Boston College was a last chance for Grayson James. Now, he's got the starting job. . The Boston Globe . 21 November 2024 . 24 November 2024.
- Web site: Has . Trevor . BC to take on No. 14 SMU with new QB Grayson James (and that's not the only story line) . The Boston Globe . 14 November 2024 . 24 November 2024.
- Web site: Villa . Walter . Boomer Sooner? No, Grayson James living his QB dream at FIU instead . Miami Herald . 24 November 2024.
- Web site: Villa . Walter . Grayson James wins starting quarterback job for FIU heading into season opener . Miami Herald . 24 November 2024.
- Web site: Villa . Walter . The play of quarterback Grayson James has been key to FIU's performances this season . Miami Herald . 24 November 2024.
- Barral . Kevin . FIU Football: Grayson James Enters the Transfer Portal . Sports Illustrated . 28 November 2023 . 24 November 2024.
- Web site: Cosme . Jaymz . Breaking news: football's QB Grayson James and WR Kris Mitchell enter the transfer portal . PantherNOW . 29 November 2023 . 24 November 2024.
- Barral . Kevin . FIU QB Grayson James commits to Boston College . Sports Illustrated . 18 January 2024 . 24 November 2024.
- Rankin . Kim . Boston College QB Grayson James Shares Thoughts on Eventful Week . Sports Illustrated . 17 November 2024 . 24 November 2024.
- Londergan . Joe . Former FIU QB Grayson James Leads Boston College To Win Over Western Kentucky . Sports Illustrated . 28 September 2024 . 24 November 2024.
- Web site: Touri . Amin . Bill O'Brien says he's benching BC quarterback Thomas Castellanos in favor of Grayson James . The Boston Globe . 12 November 2024 . 24 November 2024.
- Web site: Hass . Trevor . Grayson James sparked the offense, but Boston College can't reclaim Fenway Bowl magic in loss to ACC-leading SMU . The Boston Globe . 16 November 2024 . 24 November 2024.
