{"id":64395,"date":"2025-06-28T02:04:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T02:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=64395"},"modified":"2025-06-28T02:04:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T02:04:04","slug":"breaking-news-1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=64395","title":{"rendered":"Breaking news: 1 Florida Standout Who Could Elevate the Cowboys In 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys didn\u2019t just add depth at linebacker in the 2025 NFL Draft\u2014they added a potential defensive difference-maker in Florida linebacker\u00a0Shemar James.<\/p>\n<p>The former Florida Gators linebacker brings a versatile, high-motor skill set that fits perfectly within\u00a0new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus\u2019 scheme.<\/p>\n<p>From his impressive SEC production to his explosive tape, Shemar James has the traits to become a rookie impact player for a Cowboys\u2019 defense in need of fresh energy.<\/p>\n<h2><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-202390 size-large sp-no-webp entered litespeed-loaded\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker Shemar James in his Florida Gators uniform. \" src=\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-1024x819.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-60x48.jpg 60w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-480x384.jpg 480w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025.jpg 1280w\" alt=\"1 Florida Standout Who Could Elevate the Cowboys In 2025\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-1024x819.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-60x48.jpg 60w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-480x384.jpg 480w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/picture><\/h2>\n<h2>Florida Production That Catches the Eye<\/h2>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">During his time at Florida, Shemar James proved himself as one of the SEC\u2019s most athletic and instinctive linebackers.<\/p>\n<p>Despite dealing with a meniscus injury that ended his junior year prematurely, James left Gainesville with a\u00a0resume that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>165 total tackles<\/li>\n<li>12 tackles for loss<\/li>\n<li>5 sacks<\/li>\n<li>3 pass breakups<\/li>\n<li>2 forced fumbles<\/li>\n<li>1 interception<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What made his production special was its versatility. James didn\u2019t just compile stats\u2014 he made splash plays all over the field.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">Whether stuffing the run, blitzing off the edge, or dropping into coverage, he showcased the kind of three-down linebacker ability that translates to NFL success.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=cwinsidethestar&amp;dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1889450531854098770&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Finsidethestar.com%2F1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025&amp;sessionId=ac7a1e8da635f35488d1fa9676e9eaeda0785b1b&amp;siteScreenName=CowboysNation&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1889450531854098770\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>James\u2019 Elite Athletic Profile and Sideline-to-Sideline Speed<\/h2>\n<p>At 6\u20191\u201d, 230 pounds with a 4.69-second 40-yard dash, James is built for today\u2019s NFL. His speed pops on tape\u2014especially in pursuit.<\/p>\n<p>He consistently chased down ball carriers from the backside and disrupted plays with his closing burst. His lateral movement is smooth and controlled, allowing him to scrape across the formation and fill gaps with authority.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"postTitle\">Deion Jones reuniting with Dan Quinn could be beneficial for Cowboys<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This athleticism is what sets James apart from many Day 2 and Day 3 linebackers. He doesn\u2019t lumber or hesitate; he flies to the football and does so with control.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">In a Cowboys\u2019 linebacker room that lacked explosive range outside of\u00a0Micah Parsons and DeMarvion Overshown, James offers a much-needed jolt of speed and urgency.<\/p>\n<h2>James\u2019 Scheme Fit in Matt Eberflus\u2019 Defense<\/h2>\n<p>The Cowboys\u2019 switch to Eberflus\u2019 system places a premium on smart, fast, and physical linebackers who can play in space and react quickly.<\/p>\n<p>James excels in all three areas. He thrived in\u00a0Florida\u2019s multiple-front system\u00a0and was often asked to:<\/p>\n<p>Play both WILL and MIKE linebacker<br \/>\nLine up in the slot against tight ends<br \/>\nExecute complex blitz packages<br \/>\nRead RPOs and zone-read concepts quickly<\/p>\n<p>This makes his transition to Dallas more seamless. James projects as a WILL linebacker behind or alongside players like Marist Liufau and Kenneth Murray Jr., with the potential to earn more snaps as the season progresses.<\/p>\n<p>Eberflus is known for developing linebackers\u2014from Shaquille Leonard in Indianapolis to Roquan Smith in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>Shemar James fits that mold and could be the next in line to flourish under his tutelage.<\/p>\n<h2>Shemar James\u2019 Tackling and Physicality<\/h2>\n<p>James brings an aggressive, technically sound tackling approach. He doesn\u2019t just rely on speed, he squares up, wraps through the hips, and finishes with power.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">On tape, he rarely gets dragged for extra yards. According to PFF.com, he posted a 68.4 run defense grade at Florida, showing his run-stopping ability.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to stack and shed against interior linemen is a work in progress, but he uses leverage well and isn\u2019t afraid of physical contact. In fact, some of his best games came against powerhouse SEC teams.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"postTitle\">2025 Cowboys Draft: Will Shemar Stewart Land in Dallas?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>James\u2019 Coverage Ability and nstincts<\/h2>\n<p>In today\u2019s NFL, linebackers must cover running backs and tight ends across the field. This is where James\u2019 background as a high school safety should have helped.<\/p>\n<p>The coverage ability James showed at Florida was subpar. He did have two pass breakups and one interception, but\u00a0pass catchers caught 73% of their passes\u00a0when he was the defender.<\/p>\n<p>This is an area James will have to improve if he wants to see legitimate time on the defense during the regular season<\/p>\n<h2><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-1024x576.webp 1024w,https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-300x169.webp 300w,https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-768x432.webp 768w,https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-60x34.webp 60w,https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-700x394.webp 700w,https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3.webp 1440w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-202392 size-large sp-no-webp entered litespeed-loaded\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker Shemar James in his Florida Gators uniform. \" src=\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-1024x576.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-60x34.jpg 60w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3.jpg 1440w\" alt=\"1 Florida Standout Who Could Elevate the Cowboys In 2025\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-1024x576.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-60x34.jpg 60w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/cwinsidethestar_cowboys-news_1-florida-standout-who-could-elevate-the-cowboys-in-2025-3.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/picture><\/h2>\n<h2>Shemar James\u2019 Projection with the Cowboys and 2025 Outlook<\/h2>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">James may begin the year as a rotational linebacker, backing up Liufau or subbing in on running downs. He could emerge as a starter later in the season, but will be relegated back to the sideline upon DeMarvion Overshown\u2019s return.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to tackle and contribute on special teams will earn him playing time, and with a defense that ranked near the bottom of the league in run defense and red zone efficiency, fresh legs will be welcomed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys didn\u2019t just add depth at linebacker in the 2025 NFL Draft\u2014they added a potential defensive difference-maker in Florida linebacker\u00a0Shemar James. 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