Derwin James
DOB Aug 3, 1996 Age 26.8
College Florida State
Drafted 2018 1.17 Exp 5
headset
Play Clip
29.33
40-time
Bench
Vertical
4.47s
21 reps
40.00"
Broad Jump
Shuttle
Cone
132.0"
4.34s
7.34s
Who Is Derwin James?
Derwin Alonzo James Jr. is an American football strong safety for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League. He played college football at Florida State. He was drafted by the Chargers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Derwin James Stats
| Season | Team | G | Snp | Snp% | Tackle | Assist | Sack | PD | INTRet | INTTD | FFum | FR | FRTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | LAC | 16 | 1027 | 99.1 | 69 | 37 | 3.5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAC | 5 | 299 | 99.3 | 21 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAC | 14 | 882 | 93.2 | 65 | 43 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAC | 13 | 791 | 96.5 | 63 | 45 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Week | Opp | Result | Snp | Snp% | Tackle | Assist | Sack | PD | INTRet | INTTD | FFum | FR | FRTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KC | L28-38 | 56 | 100.0 | 2 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | BUF | W31-20 | 59 | 95.2 | 7 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | LAR | L23-35 | 77 | 100.0 | 7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | SF | W29-27 | 59 | 98.3 | 5 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | OAK | W26-10 | 52 | 98.1 | 3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | CLE | W38-14 | 74 | 100.0 | 4 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | TEN | W20-19 | 70 | 98.6 | 3 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | SEA | W25-17 | 81 | 100.0 | 4 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | OAK | W20-6 | 63 | 100.0 | 4 | 5 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | DEN | L22-23 | 56 | 100.0 | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | ARI | W45-10 | 47 | 100.0 | 5 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | PIT | W33-30 | 67 | 98.5 | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | CIN | W26-21 | 65 | 97.0 | 6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | KC | W29-28 | 60 | 100.0 | 3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | BAL | L10-22 | 62 | 100.0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | DEN | W23-9 | 79 | 100.0 | 5 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WC | BAL | W23-17 | 61 | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DP | NE | L28-41 | 83 | 100.0 | 4 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | DEN | L20-23 | 56 | 98.2 | 1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | JAC | W45-10 | 65 | 98.5 | 4 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | MIN | L10-39 | 65 | 100.0 | 6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | OAK | W24-17 | 63 | 100.0 | 4 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | KC | L21-31 | 50 | 100.0 | 6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | WAS | W20-16 | 55 | 100.0 | 6 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DAL | L17-20 | 62 | 100.0 | 4 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | KC | W30-24 | 72 | 91.1 | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | LV | W28-14 | 57 | 100.0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | CLE | W47-42 | 72 | 100.0 | 9 | 8 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | BAL | L6-34 | 65 | 94.2 | 7 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | NE | L24-27 | 77 | 100.0 | 7 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | PHI | W27-24 | 57 | 100.0 | 4 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | MIN | L20-27 | 79 | 100.0 | 8 | 4 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PIT | W41-37 | 69 | 100.0 | 2 | 4 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | DEN | L13-28 | 62 | 100.0 | 4 | 3 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | CIN | W41-22 | 74 | 97.4 | 3 | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | KC | L28-34 | 28 | 38.9 | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | DEN | W34-13 | 53 | 88.3 | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | LV | L32-35 | 80 | 100.0 | 3 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | LV | W24-19 | 58 | 100.0 | 6 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | KC | L24-27 | 57 | 100.0 | 6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | JAC | L10-38 | 75 | 98.7 | 4 | 5 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | HOU | W34-24 | 57 | 100.0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | CLE | W30-28 | 67 | 100.0 | 10 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | DEN | W19-16 | 58 | 100.0 | 6 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | SEA | L23-37 | 71 | 100.0 | 4 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | ATL | W20-17 | 61 | 100.0 | 4 | 5 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | SF | L16-22 | 71 | 100.0 | 7 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | KC | L27-30 | 64 | 98.5 | 4 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | ARI | W25-24 | 66 | 100.0 | 5 | 3 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | LV | L20-27 | 61 | 100.0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | IND | W20-3 | 25 | 48.1 | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | DEN | L28-31 | 45 | 69.2 | 2 | 4 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WC | JAC | L30-31 | 74 | 100.0 | 6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Derwin James Articles
2023 Dynasty Division Outlook: AFC West IDP
Jun 15, 2023 · Justin Taylor
We preview the outlook on the defensive side of the ball in the AFC West, including some dynasty predictions.
2022 IDP Rookie Review: Safeties
Mar 14, 2023 · Jason King
Which rookie safeties stood out in year one?
IDP Dynasty Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 16
Dec 19, 2022 · Jason King
Which players could make the difference in the fantasy playoffs?
Seven IDP Fantasy Football Stats You Need to Know from Week Five
Oct 14, 2022 · Tom Kislingbury
What stats do you need to know to stay on top of IDP fantasy football this week>
IDP Dynasty Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week Five
Oct 10, 2022 · Jason King
Need to find some IDP options on the waiver wire this week? We have got you covered.
IDP Dynasty Fantasy Football ADP: A Mountain-top View
Aug 1, 2022 · Tom Kislingbury
We offer a strategy for approaching your IDP dynasty leagues based on what the ADP data says.
2022 NFL Draft: Dynasty Fantasy Football IDP Winners and Losers from the AFC
May 20, 2022 · Jason King
We examine some veteran defensive winners and losers from the AFC after the 2022 NFL Draft. Which players were affected the most?
IDP Off-Season Outlook: AFC West
Feb 26, 2022 · Tom Kislingbury
We break down the defenses in the AFC West.
2021 IDP Rookie Review: Safeties
Feb 9, 2022 · Jason King
We discuss every noteworthy safety from the 2021 rookie class.
AFC IDP Snap Counts: Week 16
Dec 29, 2021 · Tom Kislingbury
What were all the notable defensive snap counts for AFC defenders last week?
AFC IDP Snap Counts: Week 15
Dec 23, 2021 · Tom Kislingbury
We examine last week's IDP snap counts for AFC players.
AFC IDP Snap Counts: Week 14
Dec 15, 2021 · Tom Kislingbury
We continue to break down the snap counts across defenders in the AFC.
AFC IDP Snap Counts: Week Ten
Nov 17, 2021 · Tom Kislingbury
Who in the AFC played notable snap counts this week?
Dynasty IDP Waiver Wire: Week Three
Sep 28, 2021 · Jason King
Which defensive players should you target on waivers this week?
Dynasty IDP Waiver Wire: Week Two
Sep 21, 2021 · Jason King
Need some defensive help after week two? We examine your top IDP waiver wire options.
IDPeeved: Safeties - 2020's Disappointing IDPs
Aug 4, 2021 · Daniel Simpkins
Which safeties disappointed in 2020 and what can we expect moving forward?
Safety Tiers for IDP Dynasty Leagues
Jul 18, 2021 · Tom Kislingbury
We examine which players are studs at the safety position, who has potential, and everybody else!
Repeat Defenders? The Case For and Against 2020's Top Safeties Running It Back
Jul 11, 2021 · Jason King
Which safeties will repeat in the top 12? Who will jump in to replace the players who drop off?
The IDP Fallout from Free Agency's Opening Rounds
Mar 17, 2021 · Jason King
We examine the early defensive free-agent signings and the fallout for IDP leagues.
How the 2021 Defensive Coaching Changes Affect IDP Dynasty Leagues
Mar 10, 2021 · Adam Tzikas
How will the new hires on the defensive side of the ball this off-season affect your IDP assets?
IDP Off-Season Outlook: AFC West
Mar 4, 2021 · Jason King
We dive deep into the defensive units in the AFC West.
The Top Ten Defensive Backs in IDP Leagues
Jan 25, 2021 · Tom Kislingbury
We cover the big-name safeties in IDP fantasy football.
2020 IDP Dynasty Predictions
Sep 8, 2020 · Adam Tzikas
Our IDP writers make some 2020 predictions. Do you agree?
2019 IDP Projections: Los Angeles Chargers
Aug 9, 2019 · Tom Kislingbury
Will the Chargers live up to the consistent hype? We break down their quality defense.
NFL Draft Day Two Recap: The IDP Dynasty Impact
Apr 27, 2019 · Doug Green
We cover the IDP players taken on day two.
Grab Derwin James While He is Beginning His Era of Greatness
Apr 21, 2019 · Johnny Kinsley
We break down one of the young, up-and-coming defensive stars in the NFL.
IDP-Only 2019 NFL Mock Draft
Apr 12, 2019 · Tom Kislingbury
We offer up a defense-only 2019 NFL Mock draft. How will these players fare as IDPs?
IDP Projection Marking: AFC West
Feb 4, 2019 · Tom Kislingbury
We finish up marking last season's IDP projections, today focusing on the AFC West.
2018 IDP Projections: Los Angeles Chargers
Aug 2, 2018 · Tom Kislingbury
Will the Chargers' IDPs live up to the hype?
IDP Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Update: Derwin James, S LAC
Jun 11, 2018 · Tom Kislingbury
How valuable is the Los Angeles Chargers safety going to be in your IDP leagues?
Post Draft combined IDP mock drafts review
May 13, 2018 · Doug Green
The DLF IDP crew and a few friends held a pair of combined rookie mocks.
Post-draft IDP Big Board
Apr 29, 2018 · Doug Green
IDP team lead Doug Green reveals his annual Big Board following the NFL Draft
Derwin James News
Jun 27, 2023 · Arrowhead Pride (Blog)
Jun 18, 2023 · USA Today (National News)
Jun 15, 2023 · USA Today (National News)
Jun 15, 2023 · Chargers.com (Team Site)
Derwin James Dynasty Value
Derwin James Fantasy Rankings
| Rank | Ranker | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Justin Taylor | 06/21 |
Average 29.33 |
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| 32 | Jase Abbey | 06/16 |
| 33 | Jason King | 06/25 |
Trades Involving Derwin James
Fargo Woodchippers traded:
S Derwin James, LAC
3.10 draft pick
South Utah Skinwalkers traded:
2.05 draft pick
World Battlegrounds, 2023-06-22
New England Patriots -Tom traded:
S Derwin James, LAC
Los Angeles Chargers - Cam traded:
WR Jalen Tolbert, DAL
S Johnathan Abram, NO
2024 R4 draft pick, 2025 R2 draft pick
THE Dynasty League, 2023-06-19
Parkade Violator traded:
S Derwin James, LAC
Deflated Balls traded:
2024 R3 draft pick, 2025 R3 draft pick, $10 blind bidding dollars
GRIDIRON dynasty, 2023-06-18
AC Cobras traded:
S Derwin James, LAC
3.01 draft pick
3.11 draft pick
SBR traded:
DE Danielle Hunter, MIN
2.14 draft pick
3.06 draft pick
International Fantasy League, 2023-06-02
 Memphis Tigers traded:
S Derwin James, LAC
5.32 draft pick
5.40 draft pick
6.32 draft pick
2024 R5 draft pick
 Oklahoma traded:
S Grant Delpit, CLE
LB Dorian Williams, BUF
College World Cup, 2023-05-27