James Bartholomew
- position Wr
- height 5-9
- weight 180
- class Redshirt Senior
- Hometown Hilton Head, S.C.
- Previous School Illinois
- High school Hilton Head Christian
- position Wr
- height 5-9
- weight 180
- class Redshirt Senior
- Hometown Hilton Head, S.C.
- Previous School Illinois
- High school Hilton Head Christian
James Bartholomew Bio
Walk-on who was added to the roster on February 1, 2021… worked at defensive back in the spring because of the lack of numbers, but listed as a wide receiver entering the fall… began his career as a walk-on wide receiver at the University of Illinois.
2020 (Redshirt Junior)
Attended South Carolina but did not play football.
2019 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Attended South Carolina but did not play football.
2018 (Redshirt Freshman)
Attended South Carolina but did not play football.
2017 (Freshman)
Redshirted as a true freshman walk-on at the University of Illinois… wore number 84 for the Fighting Illini.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Hilton Head (S.C.) Christian High School in 2017… was a three-year letterwinner in football, a two-time all-region selection and named to the 2016 all-state team as a senior… played for head coach Matt Smith… participated in the North-South Game… also played baseball… was a two-time all-region selection on the diamond… started a surfing and beach day event for members and friends of the special needs community that reached over 150 participants.
PERSONAL
Robert James Bartholomew was born Dec. 16, 1998… is an interdisciplinary studies major… father, RJ, played football at Plymouth State… mother, Carol, played tennis and ice hockey at Ithaca.
