University of South Alabama Athletics

As A Sophomore (2014): Had to sit out the year after transferring into the program from an NAIA institution.

Belhaven Highlights (2013): Recorded eight tackles and recovered a fumble in five appearances in his only season playing for the Blazers ... Posted a career-best five stops against Faulkner (Ala.) ... Credited with three tackles in game against Lindsey Wilson (Ky.).

High School Highlights: Lettered three years in football and one in track at St. Luke’s Episcopal School ... Finished eighth in the shotput at the state 1A meet in 2012.

Personal: Full name is Kelan DeKelley James ... Born June 28, 1995, in Winston-Salem, N.C. ... Son of DeKelley and Lacey James ... Is the oldest of four children ... Favorite movie is “Friday” ... Favorite book is “I Beat The Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond” by Michael Oher ... Favorite athlete is Ndamukong Suh ... Favorite food is chicken ... An exercise science major.