The Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League employ Derwin Alonzo James Jr., an American football strong safety, who was born on August 3, 1996. (NFL). At Florida State University, he played football. During the 2018 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected him in the first round.

Where did Derwin James go to high school?

Before transferring to Haines City High School in his hometown of Haines City, Florida, James attended Auburndale High School in Auburndale, Florida. Rivals.com gave him a five-star rating and placed him as the top safety and fifth-best player in his class. James accepted a scholarship offer from Florida State University after his first year of high school and committed to playing college football there as a freshman.

James took part in Florida State’s pro day on March 20, 2018, but he decided to stand on his combined numbers and only ran the short shuttle, three-cone drill, and positional drills. James visited the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers during pre-draft visits as well, but he reportedly declined to participate in a private workout with the Buccaneers, who held the 12th overall pick. James was predicted by NFL draft experts and scouts to be selected in the first round at the conclusion of the pre-draft process. He was anticipated to be selected among the first 15 players.