D. J. James

D. J. James (born March 5, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the Auburn Tigers. He previously played at Oregon.

James grew up in Mobile, Alabama and attended Spanish Fort High School. He was rated a three-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Mississippi State. James later flipped his commitment to Oregon.

James began his college career at Oregon. He had 46 tackles, two interceptions, and four passes broken up as a junior. Following the season, James entered the NCAA transfer portal.

James ultimately chose to transfer to Auburn. He was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) in his first season with the Tigers after making 37 tackles with one interception and eight passes broken up.