Also an ex-Tepper (above) recruit, James is now an NFL captain willing to help Akwasi's transition.
he's raw, and he's going to need a little work because he hasn't gone against major competition," James says.
James' career is coming full circle, from an 18-year-old college recruit to a 29-year-old captain, now a vital bridge to what the Cowboys hope becomes another successful fourth-round selection.
What a difference 11 years make.