3Derwin James Jr.
S · 9th season
YR 9
Current depth chart
SS1StarterYR 9
Depth relationships
Bio
Derwin James Jr. is a 6'2", 215-pound safety from Haines City, FL who played college football at Florida State. Selected 17th overall in the first round of the 2018 draft by Los Angeles, James enters his ninth season with the Chargers. In 2025, he recorded 3 interceptions, 7 passes defended, and 2.0 sacks.
Derwin James Jr. played 17 games in 2025 with a 88% share of defensive snaps.
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Player information
Height6'2"Weight215 lbHometownHaines City, FLAge30CollegeFlorida StateDraftedRound 1 · #17 overall · 2018 · LACExperience8 NFL seasons
Contract
$25.2Mper year · AAV
Years 3Guaranteed $41.0MCap 8.4%
#1 of 139 · S market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
93
TACKLES
6
TFL
2
SACKS
3
INT
7
PBU
1
FF
Career path
FLORIDA STATE2015 – 2017
CHARGERS2018 — present
Drafted · Round 1 · Pick 17