James Ceasar

Class:
Senior
Height:
5-10
Weight:
185
Hometown:
Detroit, Mich.
High School:
East English Village
Major:
Management

Finished his career ranked 4th at SIU in career pass breakups (24).

2021 (SENIOR)

Started the first two games, but sustained a season-ending injury at Kansas State
Totaled 4 tackles and 1 pass breakup

2020 (COVID YEAR)

First-Team All-American (AFCA)
First-Team All-MVFC
Led the nation and set a school record with 14 pass breakups
Played in 9 games and started the last 8
Had a season-high 11 tackles vs. SE Louisiana, including a half-sack
Recorded 2 or more PBUs in five games, including a season-best 3 breakups at Youngstown State

2019 (JUNIOR)

Started 11 games at Division II Ferris State … Recorded 31 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack … Also hauled in a team-high six interceptions.

2018 (REDSHIRT)

Started the first 4 games at cornerback before suffering a season-ending injury
Recorded 12 tackles, including 4.5 Tackles For Loss and 1.0 Sack
Had a season-high 6 tackles, 2.5 Tackles For Loss and 1.0 Sack versus South Dakota

2017 (SOPHOMORE)

Played in all 11 games
Head coach Nick Hill often referred to him as a third starter at safety
Returned six kicks for 141 yards (23.5 yards per return)
Led SIU’s non-starters in tackles with 28

2016 (FRESHMAN)

Played in 10 games and started one (vs. Indiana State)
Made 17 tackles and broke up six passes on the season, including three vs. SEMO
Made a season-high five tackles in his start vs. Indiana State
Returned a fumble 47 yards for a touchdown in the win vs. SEMO
Named to the MVFC Academic Honor Roll

HIGH SCHOOL

Two-time All-City honoree ... Team defensive back of the year in 2014 ... Had 40 tackles, five interceptions and one defensive touchdown as a senior ... Scored 10 total touchdowns on offense ... Also competed in track and basketball.

PERSONAL

Born June 2, 1998 ... Son of Lundrell Johnson and James Ceasar, Sr. ... Has two siblings, Azaria Reed and Seniqua Harris ... Majoring in management.