NFL Records
104
Games
157
Receptions
1,522
Rec Yards
12
Rec TD
Jesse James is a former tight end out of Penn State, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 160th overall pick (round 5) in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played 104 regular-season games from 2015 to 2022, with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears.
Draft Details
Jesse James Career Stats
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
- Best statistical season: 2017 with PIT (372 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  PIT | 5 | 11 | 8 | 56 | 1 |
| 2016 | PIT | 16 | 60 | 39 | 338 | 3 |
| 2017 | PIT | 14 | 63 | 43 | 372 | 3 |
| 2018 | PIT | 15 | 39 | 30 | 423 | 2 |
| 2019 |  DET | 13 | 27 | 16 | 142 | 0 |
| 2020 | DET | 13 | 22 | 14 | 129 | 2 |
| 2021 |  CHI | 5 | 8 | 7 | 62 | 1 |
| Career | 81 | 230 | 157 | 1,522 | 12 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
Pittsburgh Steelers 2015 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | Bud Dupree | OLB | Kentucky |
| 2 | 56 | Senquez Golson | CB | Mississippi |
| 3 | 87 | Sammie Coates | WR | Auburn |
| 4 | 121 | Doran Grant | CB | Ohio State |
| 6 | 199 | L.T. Walton | DE | Central Michigan |
| 6 | 212 | Anthony Chickillo | LB | Miami (FL) |
| 7 | 239 | Gerod Holliman | FS | Louisville |