JONESBORO — Jonesboro High alum Kali James picked up right where he left off during his first year as a college football player at Tuskegee University.

James was named Freshman of the Year at the school's athletic banquet after recording 4.0 tackles for a loss and 2.0 sacks as a starter. That production was on the heels of a senior season at Jonesboro in which James was named Clayton County Defensive Player of the Year, Region 4-AAAA Player of the Year and First Team All-State.

Despite his breakout season, James remains hungry. In fact, he said he believes he's yet to accomplish anything.

"You know me, I'm so eager to get better I honestly didn't think I did that good. That's just me," he said. "This offseason I've been trying to get my mind stronger and getting stronger. Last year is behind me. I got Freshman of the Year but honestly that means absolutely nothing. It honestly means nothing because I haven't done anything yet."

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