Semaj James
Wide Receiver, Class of 2021
Leon High School, Tallahassee, FL
6-2, 185

Look closely at the name. Leon (Fla.) 2021 three-star wide receiver Semaj James hears it all the time, how different his name is. But it has meaning. His first name is actually an ananym, or the reverse of his last name.

“It’s crazy, because a lot of people say, once I get to college, I’ll have one of the greatest names in college football,” James said. “When I tell people (about my name), people ask, ‘did your parents do that on purpose?’ I’m like, ‘yeah, they did.’”

For James, his name might have earned some more recognition. but it’s his play that’s helped garner most in his 22 scholarship offers, most recently from Penn State. As he continues to scour his options, James said he’s looking for the place he can most make a name for himself.

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