Jeno James Jenorris " Jeno " James ( born January 12 , 1977 in Montgomery , Alabama ) is an American football offensive guard who is currently a free agent in the NFL . He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins , and collegiately at Auburn University . High school career . James started on both the offensive and defensive lines for three seasons at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery , Alabama . As a senior , was an all - state selection as an offensive lineman . College career . James started all 47 games for the Auburn Tigers over his four - year career ( 1996 – 99 ) , including the final three seasons at left tackle . As a redshirt freshman in 1996 , he split time between left and right tackle . s a sophomore , he was a second - team All - Southeastern Conference pick by the coaches . He received the team ’ s attitude and effort award in his junior campaign of 1998 . Professional career . Carolina Panthers . 2000 . James was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round ( 182nd overall ) of the 2000 NFL Draft . He played in all 16 games in his rookie season , including four starts at left tackle . He entered a game against the San Francisco 49ers on October 22 at left tackle in place of the injured Clarence Jones . James ' first NFL start came at left tackle in a Sunday night contest at the St . Louis Rams on November 5 , marking the first of four straight starts at that spot . 2001 . In 2001 , James was moved to the offensive guard spot after spending his rookie season at offensive tackle . He saw action in 14 games , starting six of them , including five at right guard and one at left guard . He was inactive for a pair of contests . His first start of the season came at left guard at the San Francisco 49ers on October 7 . He opened at right guard each of the final five games of the year . 2002 . James played in nine games during the 2002 season , including two starts at left guard . He was inactive for seven contests . He started the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on September 8 , and a game at the Atlanta Falcons on October 20 . 2003 . James , and the Panthers as a whole , experienced a breakout season in 2003 . He started all 16 regular season games and all four post - season contests at left guard for the NFC Champion Panthers . James was part of a line that led a running game which finished seventh in the NFL , averaging 130 . 7 yards per game and 4 . 0 yards per rush attempt . Running back Stephen Davis finished third in the NFC in rushing with 1 , 444 yards . In addition , Carolina ’ s line allowed just 27 sacks on the season - the eighth - lowest total in the NFL - and a new franchise single - season record . Miami Dolphins . 2004 . With the Panthers and James remaining far apart on contract negotiations when he was a free agent in 2005 , James instead opted to sign with the Miami Dolphins . James received a five - year contract worth approximately $ 21 . 3 million from the Dolphins . James started all 14 games in which he played at left guard in his first season with the Dolphins . He was injured on November 7 when running back Sammy Morris landed on his leg . James underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on November 9 and was inactive for two games as a result of the surgery . 2005 . James started all 16 games at left guard in 2005 . He was part of a line that yielded just 26 sacks ( the fourth - lowest total in the NFL ) , and led a running game that averaged 118 . 6 yards an outing and 4 . 3 yards per rush attempt , which ranked seventh and fourth in the AFC , respectively . He took part in all but one offensive snap over the course of the season , as he participated in the most snaps of any Dolphins offensive lineman in 2005 . 2006 . Like many of the team ' s offensive linemen , James struggled some in 2005 . Inconsistency and poor play at the left tackle and center positions that surround James did not help either . James started at left guard the first nine games this season , but was inactive the next five games while recovering from two subsequent arthroscopic surgeries on his right knee . James was placed on Injured Reserve on December 19 , ending his season . 2007 . Though James was signed with the Dolphins through 2009 , he was released at the beginning of free agency on March 2 , 2007 . James was due to make $ 2 . 5 million for the 2007 season . Personal . Jeno has a daughter , Arnetas Gabrielle . He majored in human development at Auburn . He enjoys reading and public speaking during his spare time .