James Singletary

James Singletary

Player Profile

Class:
RS Senior

Hometown:
Kernersville, N.C.

High School:
Glenn HS

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 275

Position:
OL

Notes: Older brother of current Catamount defensive lineman Gene Singletary, who will be a junior this season, and cousin of former Catamount offensive lineman, Wendell Singletary.

2007 (R-Jr.): Started all 11 games along the offensive line - the first three games at right tackle and the final eight at left tackle ... One of only four players to start every game for the Catamounts, and one of three offensive linemen ... Was twice named the WCU Coaches' Offensive Game MVP - first for his performance at Georgia, and again for his showing at Chattanooga.

2006 (R-So.): Played in all 11 games, earning six appearances among the starting lineup ... In limited action on defense, finished with five assisted tackles ... Started at defensive tackle against Georgia Southern marking his first-ever appearance at the position and he responded with four tackles including two TFLs ... Only played offense at Elon, getting his only reception of the season for a seven-yard gain ... Started at tight end the next three games before moving to right tackle where he started the final three games of the season. 2005 (So.): Took a medical redshirt after requiring knee surgery during two-a-day practices.

2004 (Fr.): Played in all 11 games, splitting time as the team's starting tight end ... Was actually on the field for the first snap versus Nicholls State, Alabama and The Citadel ... Also a key contributor on the special teams ... Only caught one pass on the season, a 13 yarder at The Citadel.

Prior to Western: Selected to play in the North Carolina East-West All-Star game ... Tabbed all-conference and was recipient of the Golden Helmet Award ... Team captain in both football and basketball ... Member of the National Honor Society and Key Club.