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Edgerrin James Biography

Edgerrin James is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 1, 1978 in Immokalee, Florida, United States. Former University of Miami running back who became a top NFL rusher for the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals. He was a 2-time NFL rushing champion and retired with 12,246 career rushing yards.

Played behind Arizona Cardinals’ QB Kurt Warner in Super Bowl XLIII.

James quieted the critics and was an immediate success, and was named the 1999 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. James won the NFL rushing title in his first two seasons. He was the last NFL player to win the rushing title in his rookie season before Ezekiel Elliott. Six games into the 2001 season, he tore his ACL.

The Indianapolis Colts selected James in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft with the fourth overall pick. James signed a seven-year, $49 million rookie contract. Some critics believed that the Colts made a mistake by choosing James over the reigning Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams.

Had four children with Andia Wilson before losing her to leukemia.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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James signed a four-year, $30 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals on March 23, 2006. With the retirement of Corey Dillon, James became the active leader in career rushing yards at the start of 2007, and remained so through his last game in November 2009 (though he would be passed by LaDainian Tomlinson by the end of the season). James went through a stretch of 10 games out of the 2008 season where he carried the ball only 20 times. Through this time, Ken Whisenhunt brought him in strictly as a pass protector. In Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks, James carried the ball 14 times for 100 yards. James said he would not come back to Arizona following the 2009 NFL playoffs, despite a year left on his contract. In the Cardinals’ first playoff game since 1998, James averaged 4.7 yards per carry and ran for 100 yards. In the Divisional Round of the playoffs, James rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals’ upset victory over the heavily favored Carolina Panthers. James rushed for 73 yards in the Cardinals’ 32-25 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game. James rushed 9 times for 33 yards in the Cardinals’ 27-23 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII.

Edgerrin James Net Worth

Edgerrin James is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edgerrin James's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Living in poverty, he repainted stolen bikes and rode them as his.

His brother Jarvis James also briefly played for the Indianapolis Colts.

Edgerrin Tyree James (/ˈ ɛ dʒ ər ɪ n / ; born August 1, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts fourth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. James also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks. The AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1999, he earned four Pro Bowl selections and four All-Pro selections. James is the Colts’ all-time leader in career rushing yards, attempts, and touchdowns. James is 13th on the all-time rushing list, and a member of the 10,000 Yards rushing club. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2020.

James left Indianapolis as its all-time leading rusher with 9,226 yards. After James departure in March 2006, the Colts won Super Bowl XLI the following season. Although he was not on the team at the time, Colts owner Jim Irsay still sent him a Super Bowl ring.

James currently resides in Miami, Florida. He has six children. On April 14, 2009, Andia Wilson, James’ long-time girlfriend and the mother of four of his children, died from leukemia at the age of 30. He is the second cousin of current LA Chargers safety, Derwin James.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Edgerrin James height 6 feet 0 inches Edgerrin weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

James had over 1,500 rushing yards in both the 2004 and 2005 seasons.

His long-time girlfriend, the mother of his children, died of cancer in April 2009. After this, he asked for his release from the team, and the Cardinals honored his request on April 28.

Who is Edgerrin James Dating?

According to our records, Edgerrin James is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Edgerrin James’s is not dating anyone.

After spending the 2009 offseason grieving with his four children and declining NFL offers, James finally agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks on August 24, 2009, missing the team’s training camp. The team released running back T. J. Duckett to make room for James on the roster. However, James rushed for only 125 yards on a career-low 46 carries. He played in only seven games, and on November 3, 2009, Seattle cut him from the team.

Facts & Trivia

Edgerrin Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Edgerrin James celebrates birthday on August 1 of every year.

Edgerrin was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame on April 23, 2009 at its 41st Annual Induction Banquet at Jungle Island in Miami.

Did Edgerrin James get a Super Bowl ring?

While he never won a Super Bowl with Indianapolis, he does have a Super Bowl ring. The year after James left, the Colts won Super Bowl XLI.

Why did Edgerrin James leave the Colts?

James left the Colts after the 2005 season, upset by wranglings over the franchise tag. In the three years before he went to Arizona on a four-year, $30 million contract, he ran for 4,313 yards and 32 touchdowns on teams that went 38-10. Manning recalls James making moves he had never seen.

How old is Edgerrin James now?

44 years (August 1, 1978)

Did Edgerrin James play with Peyton Manning?

NFL legends Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James were a dynamic duo for the Indianapolis Colts. The QB-RB tandem played seven seasons together, and both were named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team.

Will Edgerrin James be in Hall of Fame?

While the move was questioned on draft day, James proved to be the perfect choice as the greatest running back in Colts’ history and helped lead the team to dominance while always being himself.

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