2018 Football Roster
Ceasar, James
Jersey Number 33
James Ceasar
- Position:
- Cornerback
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 186
- Hometown:
- Detroit, Mich.
- High School:
- East English Village
- Major:
- Management
Bio
Finished his career ranked 4th at SIU in career pass breakups (24).
2021 (SENIOR)
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)
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.
2021 (SENIOR)
- Started the first two games, but sustained a season-ending injury at Kansas State
- Totaled 4 tackles and 1 pass breakup
- 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
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
- 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
- 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.
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