University of South Alabama Athletics

High School Highlights: Earned four letters at Jay HS ... Was twice named all-state and all-area ... Also lettered six times in track and field ... Was fifth at the state 1A meet in the shot put with a mark of 46-0.50 as a senior ... Was a three-year letterwinner in weightlifting as well.

Personal: Full name is Dustin Taylor James ... Born April 2, 1991, in Southhaven, Miss. ... Son of Brian and Tracy James ... Father is a professional wrestler who was once the Intercontinental champion and was a five-time tag team champion as the "Road Dogg" ... Oldest of three children ... Favorite movie is "Facing The Giants" ... Favorite book is "Where The Red Fern Grows" ... Favorite team is the New England Patriots ... Favorite food is Mexican ... Favorite subject is math ... Enjoys working on cars in his free time ... A civil engineering major.