Social Media Reacts to Cowboys Drafting Florida Gators LB Shemar James

James was drafted in the Fifth Round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James (6) and defensive back Jordan Castell (14) high five against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Adding to the trend of Florida Gators being selected in the Fifth Round, the Dallas Cowboys traded up to pick 152 to make former team captain Shemar James the fourth of seven UF players selected in the 2025 draft.

James, a three-year Gator, racked up 114 total tackles and five sacks in his career at Florida. He was the 12th linebacker drafted in this year's draft and enters a Cowboys linebacker group that is relatively stout, projecting to be the third string backer behind DeMarvion Overshown and Jack Sanborn.

A popular player amongst the Gators fanbase, social media was lit ablaze after the pick.

Congrats Shemar! Dallas bound, @Shemarjames06 joining the @dallascowboys!#NFLDraft2025 pic.twitter.com/pq28Odmzlo

— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) April 26, 2025

I really like one thing about the Shemar James pick: Matt Eberflus has been able to develop day-three linebackers like Anthony Hitchens. If he wanted this guy, then sign me up.#DallasCowboys

— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 26, 2025

Shemar James pick is sneaky.

Down hill player, don’t love him in coverage but he’s very physical

— (Foots The King) (@FootsDaKing) April 26, 2025

Shemar James is the 3rd 🐊 to be taken in the 2025 NFL Draft. I think Cowboys see his value as a LB but also the ability to cover kicks on special teams. He had an impressive Pro Day.@GatorsFB pic.twitter.com/cUsAurZrB3

— COACH KURT NAPIER (@NapierKurt) April 26, 2025

This is what I’m saying. It sounds like Shemar James was someone Matt Eberflus circled as one of “his guys.”

(🎥: @dallascowboys) #Cowboys https://t.co/RVDEUVgPEz pic.twitter.com/PLz6zOPuMS

— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 26, 2025

Shemar James might have THE most nonchalant post for getting selected in the NFL Draft of all time 😂

(Via: shemar) pic.twitter.com/INHKN8xFy4

— DLLS Cowboys (@DLLS_Cowboys) April 26, 2025

It’s been a pleasure 6. Proud of you ❤️ keep shining @Shemarjames06 pic.twitter.com/Xx7uRnnPQ5

— Grayson “PUP” Howard (@decaphobia) April 26, 2025

According to Spotrac, as the No. 16 pick in the 5th round (#152 overall), Shemar James is slotted to receive a 4 year, $4,622,648.00 contract, including a $422,648.00 signing bonus.

— Inside the Gators (@InsideTheGators) April 26, 2025