LaMichael James was drafted No. 61 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 29 · #61 overall
LaMichael James Oregon Draft
LaMichael James was drafted No. 61 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 18
- Career AV
- 291st at Oregon
The pick
How LaMichael James came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Oregon
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'8" · 194 lbs
- Hometown
- Texarkana, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 67 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 18
- Career approximate value
- 291st among Oregon picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20153 years after the draft
Around pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of LaMichael James.
Marshall
Iowa State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Vanderbilt · 2× Pro Bowl
LSU
Oregon in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Oregon
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
LaMichael James in the 2012 NFL Draft
LaMichael James is a Running back out of Oregon selected No. 61 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 NFL Draft. 18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 LaMichael James drafted?
LaMichael James was selected No. 61 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/lamichael-james.
What college did LaMichael James play for?
LaMichael James played college football at Oregon in the Pac-12. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.
How did LaMichael James's NFL career turn out?
18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/lamichael-james.