James Oates | Gardner-Webb
College Football Player
James Oates
Gardner-WebbHeight6' 5"Weight215 lbsExperienceSophomore
--SOLO
--Sacks
0Forced Fumbles
0Interceptions
Player Information
PositionLinebacker
Jersey#17
Height6' 5"
Weight215 lbs
BirthplaceDuncan, SC
CollegeGardner-Webb
ClassSophomore
TeamGardner-Webb
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
SubdivisionFCS
Season2026
StatusActive
Team & College
TeamGardner-Webb
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
SubdivisionFCS
Home StadiumErnest W. Spangler Stadium
LocationNC
LeagueNCAA Football
Next Game
Eastern IllinoisWeek 6 · Ernest W. Spangler StadiumOctober 10, 2026 · 3:30 PMESPN+
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Season, Postseason & Career
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2024 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Defense by Season
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Log
| Game | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FF | FR | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 @ Ohio2025 Regular SeasonWeek 4 | L 52-35 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 @ Georgia Tech2025 Regular SeasonWeek 2 | L 59-12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |