Edgerrin James takes in Naples-Barron Collier

NAPLES — During his new team’s bye week, Seattle Seahawks running back and Immokalee native Edgerrin James took time this week to appreciate what’s really important in his life.

As he stood on the sidelines of the Barron Collier football field Friday taking in one of the biggest games of the high school season, James was looking past the gridiron to the one thing he loves more than football.

The most famous athlete to come out of Collier County wasn’t at Barron Collier to watch the newly christened Crosstown Showdown. James was there to be by the side of his cousin, Torrey Campbell, a Cougars running back, in the most important game of his season.

“I had to come check him out,” James said at halftime. “His mama, Jennifer, would have killed me if I didn’t come out here. Any time I get a chance to see any of my relatives play, I’m going to come to the game. I’ve got to come support them because they’ve supported me all my career.”

Seattle’s bye week allowed James a rare opportunity to see his family while playing in the complete opposite corner of the country. While he’s still finding his way with the Seahawks in the Pacific Northwest, James’ four children are staying with his mother in Naples.

After flying into Miami on Monday and arriving in Naples on Tuesday morning, James has spent his time with Edquisha, Ehyanna, Edgerrin Jr. and Euro, who attend school in Naples. He’s had lunch at school with them and picked them up at the end of the day.

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(naplesnews.com)