Derwin Alonzo James Jr. is an American football safety for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. The Chargers drafted him with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Throughout his six-season NFL career, he has earned the Pro Bowl selection thrice in 2018, 2021, and 2022. He was also named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2018. He has recorded a total of 521 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and 8 interceptions throughout his career as of October 2024.
Before entering the NFL, he played collegiate football at Florida State University from 2015 to 2017, finishing his collegiate career with 186 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 3 interceptions. Notably, he earned First-team All-American honors in 2017 and was named First-team All-ACC twice, in both 2016 and 2017. A native of Florida, James Jr. played high school football at Auburndale High School in Auburndale and Haines City High School in Haines City. He was rated the No. 1 safety by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports, and Scout and was a five-star recruit in the 2015 class.
What is Derwin James Jr.’s 40 Time?
According to the official NFL website and NFL Combine Results, James Jr. completed the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds and the 20-yard split in 2.59 seconds at the 2018 NFL Combine. He also participated in several other on-field drills, recording a vertical leap of 40 inches and a broad jump of 11 feet.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.34 seconds |
| Vertical Jump | 40 inches |
| Power Throw | 40 |
| SPARQ Rating | 113.34 |
Derwin James Jr.’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 28 years old (as of October 2024) |
| Weight | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Height | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Derwin James Jr.’s Height
James Jr.’s recorded height is 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 meters, according to the official website of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Derwin James Jr.’s Weight
James Jr. weighs approximately 215 pounds (98 kg), as of October 2024.
Derwin James Jr.’s Age
James Jr. is 28 years old, as of October 2024. He was born on 3rd August 1996, in Haines City, Florida, USA.
FAQ's On Derwin James Jr. 40 Time
A. Derwin James Jr. wears jersey number 3, representing the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL.
A. Derwin James Jr. plays as a football safety.
A. Derwin James Jr. attended Florida State University
A. Derwin James Jr. was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 17th pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
