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Derwin
James Jr.

LAC Chargers

6'2"

215lbs

30y/o

Overall Grade '26

53.9

51st/72 - Ss

Snap Count '26

8th/106 - Ss

Interceptions '26

10th/72 - Ss

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Derwin

James Jr.

LAC Chargers

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/19/2026

Derwin James Jr. is a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers who earned a 53.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 51st among 72 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 53.7 ranked 48th among 72 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 60.3 ranked 52nd at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. James Jr. broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 123.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 7 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 8 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Los Angeles Chargers

2018 - Present

Florida State Seminoles

2015 - 2017

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF101

2018, 2021, 2022

Pro Bowl selection

2018, 2021, 2022

AP second-team All-Pro

2022

AP first-team All-Pro

2018

PFF Defensive ROTY

2018

PFF second-team All-Pro

2018

PFF first-team All American

2017

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

5th/72 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

10th/72 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

3rd/72 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

2nd/72 Ss

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

123.1

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Derwin
James Jr.

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