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4-star LB Shemar James makes commitment

Georgia and Alabama were among the top contenders for 4-star linebacker recruit Shemar James, who has committed to the Florida Gators

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide were among the top contenders high school football recruit Shemar James. James is a four-star outside linebacker prospect, who plays football for Faith Academy in Mobile, Alabama.

Now, Shemar James has committed to Dan Mullen and the Florida Gators football program. James will be an excellent addition for Florida.

Shemar James is a member of the class of 2022. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound linebacker is ranked as the No. 15 linebacker in the country and the No. 146 overall recruit. James is the No. 7 rated player in the state of Alabama.

Florida is looking to recruit Alabama heavily. The Gators landed a commitment from the No. 3 prospect in the state, Jeremiah Williams, in the class of 2021.

Shemar James plays both wide receiver and outside linebacker. His team tries to get him the ball in space anyway they can and he sometimes lines up in the backfield. It is rare to see a wide receiver who plays defensive end/outside linebacker, but James has the size to do it successfully at the high school level.

Shemar James projects to be a pass rushing outside linebacker at the college level. He has excellent speed and could be a big-time difference maker in the SEC.

The four-star linebacker committed to Florida over  LSU, Georgia, Texas A&M, Alabama, FSU, Michigan, and Auburn. Shemar James announced his decision on June 20 via his Twitter account:

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UGA football in 4-star LB Shemar James’ top eight

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide are in the top eight for Faith Academy recruit Shemar James.

The Georgia Bulldogs are in the top eight for elite high school football recruit Shemar James. James is a four-star outside linebacker, who plays football for Faith Academy in Mobile, Alabama.

Shemar James is a member of the class of 2022, so he’s a junior in high school. James is 6-foot-3 and weighs 200 pounds.

The Faith Academy athlete plays primarily wide receiver and outside linebacker. His team tries to get him the ball in space anyway they can and he sometimes lines up in the backfield. It is rare to see a wide receiver who plays defensive end/outside linebacker, but James has the size to do it at the high school level.

Shemar James projects to be a possession receiver or a pass rushing outside linebacker at the college level. He can track the ball well and ripped off some explosive plays after the catch last season.

James additionally has the capability to be a great blocking wide receiver. Both Kirby Smart and Nick Saban love wide receivers who are willing to get in the mix and block.

Shermar James announced his top eight schools via his Twitter account:

The four-star prospect puts LSU, Georgia, Florida, Texas A&M, Alabama, FSU, Michigan, and Auburn in his top eight. He is projected to join the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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UGA, Bama offer scholarship to 4-star athlete in same week

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide have both offered scholarships to Faith Academy athelete Shemar James.

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide have both offered scholarships to elite high school football recruiting Shemar James. James is a four-star athlete, who plays football for Faith Academy in Mobile, Alabama.

Shemar James is a member of the class of 2022, so he’s a junior in high school. James is six-foot-three and weighs 200 pounds.

The Faith Academy athlete plays primarily wide receiver and defensive end. His team tries to get him the ball in space anyway they can, so sometimes he lines up in the backfield. It is rare to see a wide receiver who plays defensive end, but James has the size to do it at the high school level.

Shemar James projects to be a possession receiver at the college level. He can track the ball well and ripped off some explosive plays after the catch last season. James additionally has the capability to be a great blocking wide receiver. Both Kirby Smart and Nick Saban love wide receivers who are willing to get in the mix and block.

James received offers from both Georgia and Alabama to cap off a big week for him. The Bulldogs and Crimson Tide are always among the best recruiting programs in all of college football. Congratulations to the young man.

Shermar James announced his scholarship offer from the University of Georgia via his Twitter account:

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