Derwin James Jr.
RL
50IMPACTRonnie Lott
VS
1–2
categories
Lott leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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Tale of the tape
19.0
8.5
12
63
6
20
The trophy case edge: Lott
No major hardware yet
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4× Super Bowl6× First-Team All-Pro10× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2000)
The verdict
Lott holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (interceptions (career), forced fumbles (career)). Jr. answers in sacks (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Card value — head to head
Derwin James Jr.
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Ronnie Lott
$13
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDerwin James Jr. is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $13). Ronnie Lott carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +19% over five years). Different bets: Ronnie Lott's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Derwin James Jr.'s is speculative and swings on production.