Ja'Wuan James was drafted No. 19 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 66 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 19 · #19 overall
Ja'Wuan James Tennessee Draft
Ja'Wuan James was drafted No. 19 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 66 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #19
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 66
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2751st at Tennessee
The pick
How Ja'Wuan James came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 311 lbs
- Hometown
- Suwanee, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 55 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
66 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 66
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2751st among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2696% of career value
- Final season
- 20228 years after the draft
Around pick 19
Who came off the board on either side of Ja'Wuan James.
Alabama · 5× Pro Bowl
Louisville
Oregon State
Tennessee in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ja'Wuan James in the 2014 NFL Draft
Ja'Wuan James is a Offensive tackle out of Tennessee selected No. 19 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2014 NFL Draft. 66 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Ja'Wuan James drafted?
Ja'Wuan James was selected No. 19 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/ja-wuan-james.
What college did Ja'Wuan James play for?
Ja'Wuan James played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Ja'Wuan James's NFL career turn out?
66 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/ja-wuan-james.