The #1 Junior Linebacker In Oklahoma: Marcus James

Marcus James is a 3 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at Carl Albert High School. James is ranked among the top 500 recruits in the class of 2025 and is ranked as a top 50 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, James is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Oklahoma and is listed as the #1 Linebacker in the state of Oklahoma. He is committed to play at Oklahoma.

Who are some role models in your life?

Some role models in my life are my dad and my older brother.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to artists such as Lil Baby, NBA YoungBoy and King Von.

What are the strengths of your game?

Some of the strengths of my game are my IQ and reaction time.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career has to be winning a state championship.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I’ve played against is Taje McCoy.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Keep your head down and work.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel anywhere, I’d visit Zimbabwe.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was 5 or 6 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

If I could meet one sports hero, it would be Michael Jordan.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment is Odell Beckham Jr’s famous one handed catch.