Cowboys Rookie Dumps 0nlyFans Star Girlfriend Right After Making the 53-Man Roster

The Dallas Cowboys have finalized their 53-man roster, shifting attention fully to the 2025 season. Yet, away from the playbook and practice field, one rookie’s personal choice has become the talk of Dallas.

For most young players, making the roster means celebration with friends and family. But the spotlight of America’s Team often forces rookies to make difficult decisions to protect their careers and long-term success.

This week, one first-year Cowboy made a move that surprised fans. Instead of enjoying his milestone moment, he decided to end a relationship that had been drawing outside attention and potential distractions.

That rookie is linebacker Shemar James, Dallas’ third-round pick, who confirmed he has broken up with Ava Grace, a 21-year-old OnlyFans creator from California best known for cosplay, bikini photos, and anime-inspired gaming themes.

Grace, who transitioned from Instagram into OnlyFans, has around 25,000 followers. Her content leans more toward youth-friendly cosplay and lifestyle material than explicit posts, but her growing popularity inevitably brought a wave of attention to James.

The rookie explained his reasoning in a candid statement: “Right now, I need to focus on building my career with the Cowboys. She brought too much noise, too many eyes on me. I need peace, I need focus — if not, I’ll lose my chance and get left behind in Dallas.”

Fans quickly weighed in on social media. Some praised James for making a professional decision to prioritize football, while others sympathized with Grace, pointing out the challenges rookies face balancing relationships in the NFL spotlight.

For James, the decision sends a clear message: distractions will not derail his journey. As he enters his rookie season with a role on defense and special teams, he’s letting Cowboys Nation know his focus is firmly on football.