Chargers S Derwin James named PFF's Defensive Rookie of the Year
Aug 25, 2018; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Derwin James (33) during a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at StubHub Center. The Saints defeated the Chargers 36-7. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The 2018 NFL Draft class is likely one that litters the NFL with defensive talent for years to come as several of the first-round draft picks have become household names in just 17 weeks this year. The draft class saw the likes of Darius Leonard, Leighton Vander Esch, , Denzel Ward, Levi Wallace, Bradley Chubb, Vita Vea and Jaire Alexander to name a few. However, impressive in their own regard, that group all finished the 2018 regular season behind Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin JamesNew York Jets safety Jamal AdamsAntoine Bethea
Aug 25, 2018; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Derwin James (33) during a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at StubHub Center. The Saints defeated the Chargers 36-7. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The 2018 NFL Draft class is likely one that litters the NFL with defensive talent for years to come as several of the first-round draft picks have become household names in just 17 weeks this year. The draft class saw the likes of Darius Leonard, Leighton Vander Esch, , Denzel Ward, Levi Wallace, Bradley Chubb, Vita Vea and Jaire Alexander to name a few. However, impressive in their own regard, that group all finished the 2018 regular season behind Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin JamesNew York Jets safety Jamal AdamsAntoine Bethea