Once a top-100 recruit, his first 2 years at Florida brought little production. Then, by mid-2024, he had slipped down the depth chart and, surprisingly, his starting role was gone. So, for many players, that story ends the same way: leaving Gainesville and chasing a new start. But not for him. The Orlando native never considered walking away. And now, the Florida junior is making a noise in fall camp.
However, Kamran James is no ordinary player. Out of high school, he was one of the most sought-after recruits in the country. Then came reality. As a freshman, he saw just 77 snaps and finished with 4 tackles. So, a star in Florida’s toughest high school ranks, James was quickly humbled by the grind of Division I football. “ It was a big adjustment ,” admitted James. And by the second h