Derwin James was drafted No. 17 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 17 · #17 overall
Derwin James Florida State Draft
Derwin James was drafted No. 17 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4628th at Florida State
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Derwin James came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 215 lbs
- Hometown
- Haines City, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 7 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4628th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 46100% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Derwin James.
UCLA
Virginia Tech · 2× Pro Bowl
Louisville · 2× Pro Bowl
Boise State · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derwin James in the 2018 NFL Draft
Derwin James is a Safety out of Florida State selected No. 17 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Derwin James drafted?
Derwin James was selected No. 17 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/derwin-james.
What college did Derwin James play for?
Derwin James played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Derwin James's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/derwin-james.