"James was seen a little more than a down-roster development player with strong special teams value. The Cowboys made James one of their two fifth-round picks in last year's draft."
"If chaos is a ladder, James climbed it to six starts and more defensive snaps than any other LB but Murray. It wasn't pretty at times, and he graded out as one of the league's worst linebackers overall."
"The athletic traits that got James drafted were also on display, especially as a blitzer, and allowed him to still flash play-making potential."
Shemar James, a linebacker drafted in the fifth round by the Cowboys, has seen a decline in his depth chart position but is expected to remain on the 2026 roster. Initially viewed as a development player, James faced competition from veterans and other linebackers. Despite a tumultuous rookie season with six starts and struggles in performance, he showcased athletic traits and play-making potential, which contributed to his retention on the roster for the upcoming season.
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