Carlos James

Carlos "the Assassin" James (born February 5, 1972) is an American former professional football player who played ten seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Iowa Barnstormers, Buffalo Destroyers, New York Dragons and Tampa Bay Storm. He played college football at the University of Iowa.

Early life James played high school football at Rich East High School in Park Forest, Illinois, as a receiver and defensive back. He intercepted 18 passes in his career and earned Tribune All-State honors.

College career James played for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Carlos garnered First Team All-Big Ten recognition his senior season in 1992. He signed with the AFL's Buffalo Destroyers on January 12, 2001. He was signed by the New York Dragons of the AFL on March 6, 2003. James signed with the Tampa Bay Storm of the AFL on November 18, 2003.