Nov 24, 2012; Evanston, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

He has offers from sixteen teams. These teams include: West Virginia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Marshall, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Tulane, Western Kentucky, Florida International, Florida Atlantic, Florida State, Miami (FL), and Central Florida.

James is a 6’2″, 240 pound defensive lineman from Miami, Florida. He played this past season at Norland High School.

The Norland Vikings made it to the Class 5A Florida State Playoffs. They lost to Jackson High School, 21-30, in the second round.

The three-star recruit is currently ranked 100th in the state of Florida and 30thth among weak-side defensive ends by 247Sports.

After this commitment, Illinois has twenty-one commitments with still one day before National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 6th.

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Sep 29, 2012; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Tim Beckman during the third quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bradley Leeb-USA TODAY Sports

He has offers from sixteen teams. These teams include: West Virginia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Marshall, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Tulane, Western Kentucky, Florida International, Florida Atlantic, Florida State, Miami (FL), and Central Florida.

James is a 6’2″, 240 pound defensive lineman from Miami, Florida. He played this past season at Norland High School.

The Norland Vikings made it to the Class 5A Florida State Playoffs. They lost to Jackson High School, 21-30, in the second round.

The three-star recruit is currently ranked 99th in the state of Florida and 6th among weak-side defensive ends by 247Sports.

Make sure to follow me on Twitter @RickyWidmer.

Like the us on Facebook at Writing_Illini.