Derwin James
28-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
93
SACKS
5.5
INT
1
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
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IDP
Finishes 2024 with 5.5 sacks
James logged 93 tackles (60 solo), including 5.5 sacks, seven pass defenses (including one interception) and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
James was seven tackles shy from registering his fourth-straight 100-tackle season (and fifth of his NFL career). However, he did manage to register a career-high 5.5 sacks -- two of which came in Week 17 against the Patriots -- which was fourth-most on the Chargers behind Tuli Tuipulotu (8.5), Bud Dupree (6.0) and Khalil Mack (6.0). James will likely start at safety for the 2025 campaign, but it's unclear whether it'll be Elijah Molden (shin), Marcus Maye (ankle) or someone else who will start alongside James.
James was seven tackles shy from registering his fourth-straight 100-tackle season (and fifth of his NFL career). However, he did manage to register a career-high 5.5 sacks -- two of which came in Week 17 against the Patriots -- which was fourth-most on the Chargers behind Tuli Tuipulotu (8.5), Bud Dupree (6.0) and Khalil Mack (6.0). James will likely start at safety for the 2025 campaign, but it's unclear whether it'll be Elijah Molden (shin), Marcus Maye (ankle) or someone else who will start alongside James.
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Measurables Review
How do Derwin James' measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.47 secVertical Jump
40.0 inBroad Jump
132 inBench Press
21 reps
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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There's never been much doubt about James' ability to impact the game when on the field, but the problem has been keeping him off the injury report. He's missed at least one game in each of the last four seasons and multiple games on three occasions. The 2023 campaign was among his healthiest, and James delivered a career-high 125 total tackles while also showing off some of his ability as a dynamic playmaker with a pair of sacks, seven passes defensed and an interception. Though the arrival of Jim Harbaugh may bring question marks to the offensive side of the ball, he should have a major positive effect on the defense, with James being in the center of his plans. Even after baking in a few missed games, James' skill and situation is setting up for a very productive campaign so long as he can avoid significant injury.
More Fantasy News
Picks up two sacks Saturday
James recorded 2.0 sacks and a fumble recovery during Saturday's 40-7 win at New England.
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Sacks Mahomes in loss
James finished with two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Chiefs.
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Double-digit stops, INT in win
James recorded 10 total tackles (five solo) and an interception in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Falcons.
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Logs sack versus Ravens
James tallied six tackles (two solo), with 1.0 sacks, in Monday's loss to the Ravens.
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Dealing with groin issue
James (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
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Coach disagrees with suspension
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that he disagreed with the NFL's decision to suspend James for his hit to the head of Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth in Week 3, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
James was flagged for unnecessary roughness and then handed a one-game suspension that was upheld on appeal this week. However, Harbaugh confirmed Wednesday that he wasn't upset with James, adding that Freiermuth changing course during the play caused James to eventually have contact with the tight end's head. Harbaugh also stated that James -- whose seven unnecessary roughness penalties since he entered the league in 2018 are the second most in that span -- has made a concerted effort to avoid any further issues and even reached out to officials on his own this past summer to get a better understanding of the current rules.
James was flagged for unnecessary roughness and then handed a one-game suspension that was upheld on appeal this week. However, Harbaugh confirmed Wednesday that he wasn't upset with James, adding that Freiermuth changing course during the play caused James to eventually have contact with the tight end's head. Harbaugh also stated that James -- whose seven unnecessary roughness penalties since he entered the league in 2018 are the second most in that span -- has made a concerted effort to avoid any further issues and even reached out to officials on his own this past summer to get a better understanding of the current rules.