Cousin of former NFL RB Edgerrin James.
Awards: 5x Pro Bowl, 2x First-Team All-Pro
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21 tackles, hamstring is limited this week. chargers are 0-3 and he's been the one guy flying around.
Derwin is still the defense's Swiss Army knife. He can patrol the middle, match up near the line, blitz with real timing and make the whole secondary play faster. A 94-tackle, three-pick 2025 is a pretty loud reminder that his instincts and physicality remain elite.
Strengths: Rare alignment versatility, downhill tackling, blitz timing and the range to make plays on the ball. He brings leadership and a physical edge that travels through the entire defense.
Weaknesses: That aggressive, all-over role can put him in difficult one-on-one matchups or ask him to clean up too much. Managing his workload and keeping the big hits from becoming unnecessary exposure matters.
