Jaxson James

Prepped at Brookstone in Columbus, GA, where James competed in football, wrestling, and track. James earned GIAA All-Region First Team Defense (2023-24); GIAA All-State Football Linebacker (2024); All-Chattahoochee Valley Football Team Linebacker (2023-24); GIAA All-Star (2024). James graduated in 2025. Before Morehouse, James attended Shorter University 1. James is from Columbus, GA, and is majoring in History. James competes in football. On the field, James plays linebacker. James chose Morehouse because he grew up around Morehouse, wanted to continue the legacy of his father attending the College, wanted the HBCU experience, and wanted to earn a Morehouse degree. After Morehouse, James plans to teach and coach. James enjoys wrestling and Xbox. James' favorite professional sports teams include Auburn Tigers and Carolina Panthers. James lists Cam Newton and Deion Sanders among favorite sports figures and influences. James lists playing in a state championship in football and placing third in the state for wrestling as a greatest sports moment.