Derwin Alonzo James Jr. is an American football safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, as of the 2024 season in the NFL. The Los Angeles Chargers selected James Jr. as the 17th pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. James Jr. has played exclusively with the Chargers since he was selected by the team. The three-time Pro Bowler has also earned several other accolades includes being named to the First-team All-Pro twice in 2018, and 2021. He also earned Second-team All-Pro honors in 2022.
At the collegiate level, James Jr. played football for the Florida State Seminoles. He was named to the All-ACC Third Team, received All-American Honorable Mention, and earned Freshman All-American honors in 2015. In 2017, he was also named a First-team All-American, according to the official website of Florida State. During his formative years, he initially attended Auburndale High School, before transferring to Haines City High School in his hometown. Upon graduation, he received a five-star recruit rating and committed to playing collegiate football at Florida State University.
Derwin James Jr.’s Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, James Jr. signed a four-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers valued at $76,532,000 in August 2022. It includes a signing bonus of $20,532,000, a guaranteed amount of $42,000,000 and an average annual salary of $19,133,000.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $76,532,000 | $19,133,000 | $20,532,000 | $38,584,000 | $42,000,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Option Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Cash Total |
| 2022 | $4,052,000 | $4,106,400 | - | - | $8,158,400 | $38,584,000 | $24,584,000 |
| 2023 | $2,000,000 | $4,106,400 | - | $3,000,000 | $9,106,400 | $33,841,129 | $14,000,000 |
| 2024 | $12,750,000 | $4,106,400 | - | $3,000,000 | $19,856,400 | $24,734,729 | $12,750,000 |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 3 YR, $51,334,000; $14,212,800 DEAD CAP | |||||||
| 2025 | $13,750,000 | $4,106,400 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $23,856,400 | $14,212,800 | $16,750,000 |
| 2026 | $14,500,000 | $4,106,400 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $24,606,400 | $7,106,400 | $17,500,000 |
| 2027 | UFA | ||||||
How much is Derwin James Jr. getting paid?
James Jr. will receive a base salary of $12,750,000, with a cap hit of $19,856,400 and a dead cap value of $24,734,729 in 2024. Under his four-year contract, he will earn an average annual salary of $19,133,000.
Derwin James Jr.’s Career Earnings
Over his entire NFL career, James Jr. has earned approximately $63,014,622, as of October 2024.
What are the terms of Derwin James Jr.’s Contract?
James Jr.'s contract with the Chargers is a four-year deal worth $ $76,532 million including a guaranteed amount of $42,000,000. He received $38,500,000 guaranteed at signing, which includes his signing bonus, 2022 salary, 2023 salary, and a 2023 option bonus.
Additionally, $3,415,529 of his 2024 salary became fully guaranteed on March 17, 2023, initially being guaranteed for injury at signing. His 2023 option bonus is valued at $12 million, while he is set to receive roster bonuses of $3 million in both 2025 and 2026.
Derwin James Jr.’s Contract History
Previously, James Jr. signed a four-year rookie contract with the Chargers valued at $12,388,956 in June 2018. The contract included a signing bonus amount of $7,090,150 signing bonus, a guaranteed amount of $12,388,956, and an average annual salary of $3,097,239.
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FAQ's On Derwin James Jr. Contract
A. Derwin James Jr. stands 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 meter tall.
A. Derwin James Jr. weighs around 215 pounds (98 kg).
A. Derwin James Jr. ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds at the 2018 NFL Combine.
A. Derwin James Jr. is 28 years old, as of October 2024.
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