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DerwinJames Jr.
SS#3LAC Chargers
6'2" • 215lbs • 30y/o
- Overall Grade '26
- 60.9
- 44th/90 - Ss
- Snap Count '26
- 193
- 61st/151 - Ss
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- 30th/90 - Ss
- WK 6 MATCHUP
- @ KC 10/18, 8:25 PM
Derwin
James Jr.
S
#3
|
LAC Chargers
BIO
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/17/2026
Derwin James Jr. is a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers who earned a 60.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 44th among 90 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 50.8 ranked 64th among 90 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 77.9 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
60.9
AVG
44th/90 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
50.8
AVG
64th/90 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
66.5
AVG
28th/90 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
77.9
AVG
22nd/90 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
55th/90 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
0
30th/90 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
2
19th/90 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
10
66th/90 Ss
Defense
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Rank
55
th
Solo Tackles
14
37
th
Assists
6
16
th
Forced Fumbles
0
23
rd
Stops
7
21
st
Sacks
0
58
th
Missed Tackles
4
30
th
Interceptions
0
70
th
Passer Rating Allowed
126.9
10
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
6.6
19
th
Total Pressures
2
17
th
PBUs
1
66
th
Receptions Allowed
10
Snaps
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Rank
61
st
Total Snaps
193
51
st
Run Defense Snaps
88
27
th
Pass Rush Snaps
7
69
th
Coverage Snaps
98
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