James Allen Asher (born October 31, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played high school football at Warren Central High School in Indianapolis. He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals, earning first-team All-American honors in 1994. He was selected in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL draft with the 137th overall pick.