Houston Cougars#5 · DB Will James
94 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 185 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Grand Bay, AL
Will James is a DB (#5) for Houston, from Grand Bay, AL. In the 2026 season he has 19 tackles and 1 interception over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 3
Interceptions 16
Passes defensed 20
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 14
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 3
Coverage 20
Ball-hawking 16
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 18
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 5
Frame 5
Experience 17
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2026 season
19
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
3
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Will James career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 5 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | HOU | 12 | 39 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | USM | 11 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 93 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
17
6
20
35
17
28
0No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs UCF | W 27-17 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Georgia Southern | W 42-28 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 18 | at Texas Tech | L 26-28 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Southern | W 77-6 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Oregon State | W 33-20 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowHouston DB: #5
- ClassSenior
- HometownGrand Bay, AL
Will James: Houston DB profile and stats
Will James is a DB (#5) for Houston, from Grand Bay, AL. This profile tracks Will James's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Houston roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Houston sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Will James in the news
All newsRecapHouston beat UCF 27-17 (Week 5, 2026)Houston beat UCF 27-17 at TDECU Stadium. Now Houston is 4-1, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and UCF is 3-2, 1-1 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapHouston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 (Week 4, 2026)Houston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Now Houston is 3-1, 0-1 in Big 12 play, and Georgia Southern is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapHouston beat Southern 77-6 (Week 2, 2026)Houston beat Southern 77-6 at TDECU Stadium. Now Houston is 2-0, and Southern is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Will James play for?
Will James plays for Houston, wearing #5 at DB.
What position does Will James play?
Will James is a DB for Houston.
How tall is Will James?
Will James is 6-0 and weighs 185 lb.
What year is Will James in?
Will James is listed as a senior on the Houston roster.
Where is Will James from?
Will James is from Grand Bay, AL.
How many tackles does Will James have?
Will James has 19 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.