James Ceasar
James Ceasar
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    195
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Detroit, Mich.
  • High School:
    East English Village
  • Position:
    CB

Bio

Member of the Bulldogs' 2019 GLIAC Championship and NCAA Semifinalist team ... Helped FSU to a sixth-straight NCAA Division II Playoff berth and a 12-1 overall record ... Starter at cornerback in 2019 ... Earned all-conference and all-america honors ... Named the GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year ... Had 31 tackles in 11 games and finished with a team-high six interceptions ... Also had seven pass breakups, four tackles for loss and a sack ... Leader in the defensive secondary ... Transfer from NCAA Division I Southern Illinois ... Started the first 4 games at cornerback for the Salukis in 2018 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 as a sophomore in 2017 ... 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) as a freshman in 2016 ... 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 ... Two-time All-City honoree on the prep level at East English Village High School ...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 played track and basketball.