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As a junior, James reeled in 57 passes for 1,160 yards and 16 touchdowns, helping St. Vincent-St. Mary to the state semifinals. Naturally, his production drew the lust-filled eyes of college football powerhouses. According to Brophy, he got recruited by Ohio State, Alabama, and Miami (Florida). Urban Meyer, then a receivers coach at Notre Dame, even gave it a shot.