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 and attended Rich East High School in Park Forest, Illinois.
[1] He was named Co-Defensive MVP of the 1991 Holiday Bowl after intercepting a pass by Ty Detmer at the goal line in the final seconds to preserve a 13–13 tie with the BYU Cougars.
[1][2] Carlos garnered First Team All-Big Ten recognition his senior season in 1992.
[6] James signed with the Tampa Bay Storm of the AFL on November 18, 2003.