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28
Games
31
Solo Tackles
5
Sacks
Erasmus James is a former defensive end out of Wisconsin, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 18th overall pick (round 1) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played 28 regular-season games from 2005 to 2008, with the Minnesota Vikings.
Draft Details
Erasmus James Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIN | 9 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | MIN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | MIN | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 14 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-4
Weight
266 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.81s
Vertical Jump
37.5"
Broad Jump
122"
3-Cone Drill
7.56s
Shuttle
4.37s
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