Weight: 203 (2024)

2024 Media Guide: James was part of the 2024 Ohio State recruiting class … he enrolled in classes in January and took part in 2024 spring drills … James was the nation’s No. 4-ranked running back and a national top-100 prospect in 2024 … a four-star prospect by the major scouting services.

High School: Returned from an injury this fall and rushed for 216 yards on just 11 carries – all in the first half – in a 56-0 victory that earned him San Antonio Express News Athlete of the Week honors … carried 191 times for 1,904 yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior season in 2022 … played in the 2024 All-American Bowl on Jan. 4 in his hometown of San Antonio … averaged over 10 yards per carry in each of his final two high school seasons … was a finalist for San Antonio Express-Times Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2022.

Personal: Parents are Nakisha and James Peoples II.