LaMichael James Biography

LaMichael James, born October 22, 1989, is an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. The 2010 season was a breakout one for James, as he rushed for 1,731 yards, the highest in the nation. He finished third in balloting for the Heisman Trophy that year and received the Doak Walker Award. James had 5,082 total rushing yards in college, placing him second in Pac-12 Conference history and 14th in NCAA history. As a sophomore, James had 76 carries for 643 yards and 10 touchdowns. He attended the University of Oregon, where he played for coach Chip Kelly's Oregon Ducks football team from 2009 to 2011.