Bradie Gene James (born January 17, 1981) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans. He played college football at Louisiana State University. Early years James went to Wossman High School in Monroe, Louisiana from 1995 to 1997. In 1998, he transferred to West Monroe High School in West Monroe, Louisiana, where he played under legendary coach Don Shows. During his senior year, James posted 136 tackles (10 for loss), five sacks and three fumble recoveries, while helping his team win the 1998 Class 5A state title. He also earned Parade All-American, All-State, Football Magazine’s All-Louisiana Team, class 5A defensive MVP and district defensive MVP honors. College career In 1999, James accepted a scholarship from Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football for LSU's football team. He became the second player in LSU history to register more than 400 career tackles (behind Al Richardson), finishing with 418 tackles, including 33 for a loss, 29 quarterback pressures, 14 sacks, eight pass deflections, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions. As a freshman (1999), he was named the starter at weakside linebacker, posting 41 tackles, three sacks, and one interception. The following year, he recorded 110 tackles (second on the team), five sacks (led the team) and was named the Defensive MVP of the 2000 Peach Bowl. During his junior year, LSU's defense was dubbed "the James Gang defense", a term applied to the unit largely because of his leadership. That year, he had 113 tackles (second on the team) and three sacks. In his final season at LSU, James was the team captain of the defense and was moved to middle linebacker, recording 154 tackles (an LSU single season record), three sacks, and one interception. He also was the first Tiger linebacker to achieve All-SEC honors two years in a row since Warren Capone was (All-SEC in 1972 and 1973). James was named a National Scholar Athlete and a member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll. He finished second on the school's all-time career tackle list with 418 tackles. James also posted 14 sacks, 33 tackles for loss, 29 quarterback pressures, eight passes defensed, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions. Professional career Dallas Cowboys James was selected in the fourth round (103rd overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He