Norfolk State University Athletics

2019 (Senior)
Played in one game, the road win at Howard … Rushed seven times for 42 yards with a long carry of 27 yards … NSU AD Honor Roll member for the fall semester … Also selected to the MEAC Commissioner’s All-Academic Team.

2018 (Junior)
Did not see any game action … Worked with the scout team … Named to the NSU Athletics Director’s Honor Roll for both semesters.

American International
Redshirted during the 2015 season.

At NSU
Enrolled in 2016 … Joined the team as a walk-on during the 2017-18 season.

High School
Lettered three years in track and four in football … Rushed for over 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior … Was an all-city and all-borough selection … Also ran on Tilden’s championship 4x100 and 4x200 meter relay teams.

Personal
Naki James was born on Sept. 20, 1996 … Son of Dexter James and Joan Arthur … Majoring in sociology.

James’ Career Highs
Rushes: 7 (at Howard, 10-12-19)
Rush Yards: 42 (at Howard, 10-12-19)
Long Rush: 27 (at Howard, 10-12-19)