The Edmonton Eskimos have signed record setting ex-Florida star Brandon James, the club announced today. James (5-7, 185lbs, born: Dec 21/87) had a stellar college career at Florida (2006-'09). In his first season, James was named to the Coaches All-SEC Freshman and Rivals.com Freshman All-American teams. James played a key role in the Gators' 2007 BCS National Championship win over Ohio State. He was twice named an All-SEC player (2008 and 2009), SEC Special Teams player of the Year in 2009. The prolific James, who owns four SEC return records and eleven school records, finished his collegiate career with 4,089 punt and kickoff return yards, including five returns for touchdowns. Eskimo General Manager Eric Tillman says, "In a highly competitive league like ours special teams are often the difference in winning closing games. With his speed and elusiveness, we believe Brandon has a chance to be an explosive talent. He was dominant in an elite conference (the SEC) as his record-breaking career reflects and on our bigger field where returning punts, kickoffs and missed field goals are all a major part of winning in the Canadian Football League, we're hoping Brandon will generate an abundance of excitement and big plays." Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts on April 30, 2010, James appeared in three regular season games. On November 28 vs San Diego, James posted 150 kick return and 29 punt return yards.
