Countdown to Camp: Jesse James
Countdown to Camp is a series aimed at preparing fans for the Pittsburgh Steelers upcoming training camp by focusing on players who were on the 2016 roster. Each profile will include basic statistics and a hand selected highlight from last year.
| Jesse James | 81 |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight End |
| Date of birth | June 4, 1994 (age 23) |
| Place of birth | Glassport, Pennsylvania |
| Height | 6-7 |
| Weight | 261 |
| High school | South Allegheny High School |
| College | Penn State |
| NFL Draft | 2015 / Round 5 / Pick 160 |
| Career | Pittsburgh Steelers (2015-present) |
At 23 years of age, most people would be surprised to know that Jesse James is entering his third NFL season. The former fifth-round selection operated as the third tight end behind the legendary Heath Miller and veteran Matt Spaeth in 2015, while unexpectantly becoming the Steelers starter in 2016 following the retirement of both tight ends plus an injury to free agent acquisition Ladarius Green.
Many feel James would be an adequate number two, but he has been a steady number one who saw a great share of playing time last season. The Steelers will move ahead with “The Outlaw” as their top tight end going into training camp, and barring any setbacks, James could be Ben Roethlisberger‘s go-to guy in 2017.
Career Stats
| Year | Age | G | GS | Tgt | Rec | Yds | Y/R | TD | Lng | Ctch% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 56 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 72.70% |
| 2016 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 60 | 39 | 338 | 8.7 | 3 | 24 | 65.00% |
| Career | 24 | 15 | 71 | 47 | 394 | 8.4 | 4 | 24 |
James Highlight
https://twitter.com/steelcityundrgr/status/881544183584096258
