High School: Graduated from Lee County High School in 2008...earned all-region honors as a senior...longest career field goal of 57 yards came during his freshman season...made 11-of-12 extra point attempts and kicked a season-best 47-yard field goal as a senior during the 2007 season...began playing football during his sophomore season in high school...named the TAG Sports Radio Impact Player of the Year in 2008...earned all-region and all-area honors as a sophomore, junior and senior...named to the all-region and all-metro teams as a sophomore and a junior...earned varsity letters in football, track and field and soccer during his high school athletic career.

Personal: Born May 30, 1990...James is the son of Susan and Jim Esco...an accomplished soccer player who began playing the sport when he was eight years old...major is public relations.