Toran James was drafted No. 218 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1997 NFL Draft out of North Carolina A&T. 14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #218
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 14
- Career AV
- 19th at North Carolina A&T
The pick
How Toran James came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 19th among North Carolina A&T picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19970 years after the draft
Around pick 218
Who came off the board on either side of Toran James.
Arizona
Michigan
Valdosta State
North Carolina A&T in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from North Carolina A&T
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Toran James in the 1997 NFL Draft
Toran James is a Linebacker out of North Carolina A&T selected No. 218 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1997 NFL Draft. 14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value North Carolina A&T has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1982.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Toran James drafted?
Toran James was selected No. 218 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/toran-james.
What college did Toran James play for?
Toran James played college football at North Carolina A&T in the CAA. See every North Carolina A&T draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-a-t-aggies.
How did Toran James's NFL career turn out?
14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/toran-james.