Derwin James Jr. Los Angeles Chargers · #3
Derwin James Jr. is a Safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, drafted 17th overall, 2018. In 2026 he recorded 21 tackles.
Derwin James Jr. — the report card
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Where Derwin James Jr. stands
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Derwin James Jr. — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Derwin James Jr.
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Derwin James Jr. career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | PD | INT | FF | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | 105 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3.5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 118 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 14 | 115 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 16 | 125 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 16 | 93 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5.5 |
| 2025 | 16 | 94 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 in progress · 3 games | 3 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 101 | 705 | 47 | 12 | 6 | 19.0 |
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Are the Los Angeles Chargers built to win?
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The Ballad of Derwin James Jr.
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Derwin James Jr.
Turning pro
Drafted 17th overall, 2018 as a Safety.
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Derwin James Jr. is a Los Angeles Chargers safety, drafted 17th overall, 2018.
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Across 8 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 705 tackles, 19 sacks and 12 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 21 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- Draft
- 17th overall, 2018
- Born
- Haines City, FL
- Age
- 30
- Jersey
- #3
Derwin James Jr. is from Haines City, FL and is 30 years old. He was drafted 17th overall, 2018 and plays safety at 6' 2", 215 lbs.
Over 8 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 705 tackles, 19 sacks and 12 interceptions. James is currently on the Los Angeles Chargers roster.
Derwin James Jr. is a long-time starting defensive back who has recorded 705 tackles with 12 interceptions and 47 passes defensed across 8 seasons (2018–2026).
Derwin James Jr. — frequently asked
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