Jesse Craig James (born January 2, 1961) is a former American sports commentator on the ABC and ESPN television networks.
Prior to becoming a sportscaster, James was a professional football player for the New England Patriots of the National Football League and for the Washington Federals of the United States Football League.
He ran for a seat in the U.S.
Senate in Texas in 2012, but was defeated in the first round of the Republican primary.