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DerwinJames Jr.
SS#3LAC Chargers
6'2" • 215lbs • 30y/o
- Overall Grade '26
- 61
- 45th/91 - Ss
- Snap Count '26
- 193
- 74th/160 - Ss
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- 38th/91 - Ss
- WK 8 MATCHUP
- @ LAR 11/1, 9:05 PM
Derwin
James Jr.
S
#3
|
LAC Chargers
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/1/2026
Derwin James Jr. is a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers who earned a 61.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 45th among 91 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 50.8 ranked 65th among 91 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 78.0 ranked 22nd at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. James Jr. broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 126.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 10 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 14 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Los Angeles Chargers
2018 - Present
Florida State Seminoles
2015 - 2017
Honors
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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PFF Grades
PFF Grades
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).
OVERALL GRADE
61.0
AVG
45th/91 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
50.8
AVG
65th/91 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
66.5
AVG
27th/91 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
78.0
AVG
22nd/91 Ss
Season Stats
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
14
73rd/91 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
0
38th/91 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
2
29th/91 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
10
45th/91 Ss
Defense
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Rank
73
rd
Solo Tackles
14
56
th
Assists
6
20
th
Forced Fumbles
0
39
th
Stops
7
28
th
Sacks
0
43
rd
Missed Tackles
4
38
th
Interceptions
0
77
th
Passer Rating Allowed
126.9
9
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
6.6
29
th
Total Pressures
2
26
th
PBUs
1
45
th
Receptions Allowed
10
Rank
74
th
Total Snaps
193
63
rd
Run Defense Snaps
88
45
th
Pass Rush Snaps
7
85
th
Coverage Snaps
98
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