Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is one of the best in the NFL at what he does. That factoid has never really been up for debate. James pushed that narrative further a season ago, being a versatile standout in first-time coordinator Jesse Minter’s defense,

After missing last year (on-field, at least) due to injury, J.J. McCarthy takes the reins as QB1 in Minnesota. Will the 2024 10th overall pick reward the faith of head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who let Sam Darnold walk this offseason? And if he doesn't, could a Kirk Cousins reunion be in line?

Heading into his seventh season, Derwin James is still playing at a high level. In the latest poll of executives, coaches, and scouts for the 2025 season, James checked in as the sixth-best safety in the NFL. Last season, James came in at No. 7 ahead of the 2024 season. His highest ranking has been No. 3 and his lowest ranking has been No. 9.

The Los Angeles Chargers' receiving corps remain a major question mark heading into 2025, even after the team added multiple pieces to the unit this offseason.