Auburn set to host junior college speedster wide receiver

On Tuesday, Butler Community College (KS) wide receiver Semaj James announced via Twitter that he would be visiting the Plains on June 6.

James was listed as a wide receiver coming out of high school according to 247Sports. The speedster attended John Paul II Catholic in Tallahassee, Florida. Several programs that extended offers to the Florida native were LSU, Maryland, Missouri, and Baylor among others. Auburn showed interest in James, but they did not offer him out of high school.

Although he received multiple power five offers, he chose to attend Fort Scott Community College (KS). In his freshman season with the Hounds, he hauled in 27 receptions for 306 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He was also a contributor on special teams. James had 12 returns for 264 yards and a touchdown.

After spending one season in Fort Scott, he will now make the move to El Dorado to play for Butler Community College (KS). He will join a Grizzlies squad that struggled last season as they finished the season with a 1-9 record. However, the school has produced talent over the years. Several NFL players like Chris Carson, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Bruce Irvin all played for the Grizzlies.

The Tigers have had some uncertainty at the wide receiver position over the years. Wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard would love to add a player like James to the Tigers’ offense in 2023. He is dynamic and his skillset can present a challenge for opposing defenses. James is set to graduate in December, so he would be an early enrollee for the Tigers if he elects for the Plains.