Derwin James

Los Angeles Chargers 17th pick

FS ·

Florida State · 2018–2025

100

Games

442

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Derwin James is a free safety out of Florida State, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 17th overall pick (round 1) in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has played 100 regular-season games since 2018, with the Los Angeles Chargers. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2018

Round

Round 1

Pick

17th overall

Team

Los Angeles Chargers

Position

College

Florida State

Derwin James Career Stats

5× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 6 seasons.
Ranks 6th in the 2018 draft class in interceptions (12).
Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2018	LAC	16	67	30	3	3.5	6	3	13	0
2019	LAC	5	21	11	2	0	0	0	1	0
2021	LAC	15	70	43	6	2	7	2	5	3
2022	LAC	14	58	51	4	4	5	2	6	2
2023	LAC	16	76	39	5	2	4	1	7	0
2024	LAC	16	56	33	10	5.5	6	1	7	0
2025	LAC	15	49	44	6	2	8	3	7	1
2026	LAC	3	12	9	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career		100	409	260	36	19	36	12	47	6

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

215 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.47s

Bench Press

21 reps

Vertical Jump

40"

Broad Jump

132"

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