Caynan James

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PRIOR TO UTEP

Played in 47 career varsity games at Arlington Heights.
Rated a three-star athlete by 247Sports.
Amassed 299 tackles, 64.5 tackles for loss, 23.5 sacks (68 yards), 13 hurries, two fumble recoveries, and five forced fumbles.
Efforts helped lead Arlington Heights to an 11-2 record in 2025 while playing on a defense that pitched six shutouts.
In 2025, racked up 101 tackles (60 solo) with 8.5 sacks (31 yards ), two hurries, a 30-yard fumble return and a blocked punt.
Put up a career-high 16 tackles in a 60-34 win over Wyatt.
Had a season-high 2.0 sacks and six tackles during a 60-0 victory over Everman.
Recorded nine tackles and a sack in a 70-0 stomping over North Side (named Player of the Week).
Posted six tackles and tied season-best with 2.0 sacks in a dominant 65-0 win over Trimble Tech.
In 2024, tallied 80 tackles with 5.0 sacks.
Recorded a season-high 13 tackles in a 63-7 win over Trimble Beach.
Posted 11 tackles against Richland.
In 2023, registered 80 tackles with 7.0 sacks.
Had 58 tackles and 3.0 sacks during freshman year.