Miami’s James Brockermeyer Has A Chip On His Shoulder

BY SCOTT MORGANROTH

When you get snubbed to go to the NFL Scouting Combine, there is a reason to have a chip on your shoulder.

That turned out to be the case for 23-year old James Brockermeyer, a center, who had to protect QB Carson Beck last Fall. Brockermeyer had a fine season with the Hurricanes.

He was First-team All-American in 2025. He was Third-team All ACC in 2025.

The 6-3, 295 pounder, who attended All Saints Episcopal High School in Fort Worth, Texas., will have to show what he can do when the Miami Hurricanes have their Pro-Day in Coral Gables in a few weeks.

Prior to coming to Miami, he played three years at Alabama from 2021 through 2023, by playing in 16 total games, while utilizing a redshirt season. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Brockermeyer entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Brockermeyer transferred to play for the TCU Horned Frogs. 

During the 2024 Season, he appeared in and started all 12 games for the Horned Frogs. After the conclusion of the 2024 season, Brockermeyer once again entered his name into to NCAA transfer portal.

That’s when Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes came into the picture and he would enjoy a ride that would lead himself into the National Championship Game. The Miami Hurricanes came up short 27-21 to the Indiana Hoosiers.

I had the opportunity to speak to Brockermeyer on a couple of occasions at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL and this guy is a pleasure to talk to. I was shocked that he wasn’t invited to the Combine but getting to know him as I did, he’s the type of individual that will utilize this as motivation to get to the NFL. 

If you’re looking for a hidden gem, you might have one in Brockermeyer. The object of the game is to protect the QB so keep your eyes on him. Also please check out the videos in the story. I’m sure that you will enjoy them. 

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Scott Morganroth can be reached at southfloridatribune@gmail.com. He also wrote a book “Lessons From The Microphone” which you can purchase on Amazon/Kindle and Barnes And Noble. We also have an audio version as well.