James Named Preseason All-American
5/28/2020 1:19:00 PM | Football
Senior TE is on the HeroSports.com Third Team.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior tight end Chris James earned some preseason recognition today. HeroSports.com released its Preseason Football Championship Subdivision All-American team for the 2020 campaign and James was included in the online publication's third team.
James led the Mocs with seven touchdown catches in 2019, earing a spot on the media's All-Southern Conference first team. The Ellijay, Ga., native was granted a sixth year of eligibility in the offseason and is expected to be one of the leaders for the Mocs in 2020.
"Chris worked very hard to adjust quickly to the tight end position and got better each week," stated UTC head football coach Rusty Wright. "He really came on strong at the end of the season and was a key weapon for us on offense.
"We are excited to see what he can do this season and are happy to see him get some recognition heading into the year."
James came to UTC as a quarterback from Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College in 2018 and moved over to tight end during fall camp in 2019. His seven touchdown catches set a single-season school record for TDs by a tight end. He made 10 starts and played in all 12 games, finishing with 23 catches for 257 yards.Â
James caught at least two passes in each of the last five games, including five of his seven scores. His seven TDs are second in the NCAA among returning tight ends.
Don't forget to get your season tickets for the five-game 2020 home schedule. Action kicks off on Sept. 19 at Finley Stadium against North Alabama. Click the "Tickets" tab at the top of the page to purchase or renew today.
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James led the Mocs with seven touchdown catches in 2019, earing a spot on the media's All-Southern Conference first team. The Ellijay, Ga., native was granted a sixth year of eligibility in the offseason and is expected to be one of the leaders for the Mocs in 2020.
"Chris worked very hard to adjust quickly to the tight end position and got better each week," stated UTC head football coach Rusty Wright. "He really came on strong at the end of the season and was a key weapon for us on offense.
"We are excited to see what he can do this season and are happy to see him get some recognition heading into the year."
James came to UTC as a quarterback from Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College in 2018 and moved over to tight end during fall camp in 2019. His seven touchdown catches set a single-season school record for TDs by a tight end. He made 10 starts and played in all 12 games, finishing with 23 catches for 257 yards.Â
James caught at least two passes in each of the last five games, including five of his seven scores. His seven TDs are second in the NCAA among returning tight ends.
Don't forget to get your season tickets for the five-game 2020 home schedule. Action kicks off on Sept. 19 at Finley Stadium against North Alabama. Click the "Tickets" tab at the top of the page to purchase or renew today.
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