DJ James is one of the best returning corners in the SEC

DJ James was lockdown for the Tigers last season, and his Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade proves that statement.

James has the third-best returning PFF grade in the SEC with an 82.3.

James was behind only Kool-Aid McKinstry of Alabama at 82.5 and DeShawn Gaddie of Ole Miss (previously at North Texas) at 84.8.

James is in for a big 2023 season that will likely shoot him up, draft boards.

No one would be surprised if James worked his way into a day two NFL Draft selection.

James and teammate Nehemiah Pritchett will be one of the best one-two punches in college football this season.

With James locking down wideouts in the SEC, moving the ball through the air against the Auburn Tigers will be tough.

When it's all said and done, I expect James to be one of the best corners in college football this season.

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— PFF College (@PFF_College) June 22, 2023