James Empey (born October 27, 1996) is an American football center who is a free agent.

After graduating from American Fork and prior to attending BYU, he served a 2-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lisbon, Portugal.

Upon returning from his mission, Empey began his college career with Brigham Young University (BYU) where his father was an assistant coach at the time.

[3][4][5] After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Empey signed with the Dallas Cowboys on April 30, 2022.

Empey was claimed off waivers from the Titans on July 31, 2023 by the Green Bay Packers.