HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Head Coach Bob Chesney announced the signing of transfer offensive lineman Cam McNair for the 2025 season.
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McNair joins the Dukes after spending four seasons at Holy Cross, and he'll have one year of eligibility remaining.
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With his addition, JMU has now signed 37 newcomers since December.
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The 2025 signing class now consists of seven offensive linemen, six defensive linemen, six wide receivers, four cornerbacks, three tight ends, three safeties, two quarterbacks, two linebackers, one running back, one nickel, one punter and one long snapper.
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JMU has signed players from 14 different states, which included five each from Virginia and Florida, four from both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, three each from Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia and Texas, two from Massachusetts and one each from South Carolina, New York, New Hampshire, Louisiana and Idaho.
 Cam McNair | Offensive Lineman | 6-5 | 325 | Toms River, N.J. | Holy Cross
Spent four seasons at Holy Cross (2021-24) and will have one season of eligibility remaining
Will join JMU in May after his graduation from Holy Cross
Appeared in 34 career games with 12 starts for the Crusaders
2024 First Team All-Patriot League selection
Part of an offense that ranked top 25 in FCS in sacks allowed (1.17), tackles for loss allowed (4.25) and fewest turnovers (12) during 2024 season
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JMU is amidst offseason workouts and will begin spring football practice on March 10.
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