Derwin James
S
Florida State
Strengths
6′3"
Height
Weight
212
Bench | 40-Time | 10-Time | 20-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
21 | 4.47 |
Vertical | Broad Jump | 20-Shuttle | 60-Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
40" |
3-Cone | Hand | Arm | Wingspan |
|---|---|---|---|
Final Grade
7.93
Derwin James is an excellent athlete with outstanding lateral quickness. He possesses the ability to plant his feet and drive toward the ball. He has the ability to shift his hips and move sideline-to-sideline on instinct. James has natural flexibility consistently playing with his knees bent and lowering his shoulder on contact. He has excellent speed, as he displays excellent burst when driving toward the ball carrier or mirroring a receiver. He has great recovery ability. James is one of the more explosive players in the draft class. He has the ability and power to run through contact and explodes to each area of the field. He is an effective blitzer when the situation calls for it. He is very instinctive player and possesses a quick first step. James is a very smooth athlete with the ability to cover in the slot. He is excellent in zone coverage and can read routes and jump in front of the ball effectively. He is a versatile defender that can be deployed anywhere on the field with the ability to support in the run game or cover a receiver. He has been deployed in each of the safety roles and as an in the box linebacker and can succeed in any role he is given. James is an alpha type leader, and when he talks others listen. He has excellent size, and has the necessary speed and power to produce early on in his career.
Weaknessess
Derwin James can occasionally get locked on a receiver routes losing sight of the quarterback’s eyes. He is slow to read the quarterback's intentions and can be slow in his reactions. He occasionally waits a step to late and can miss his window to help when playing the deep safety role. He can be too cautious in run support and absorb hits instead of initiating contact. He can become flat footed after contact and needs to use his explosive playing style on every play. He has a high intensity, but can tend to take plays off when he could make a play on the ball carrier. Derwin James can occasionally get locked on a receiver routes losing sight of the quarterback’s eyes. He is slow to read the quarterback's intentions and can be slow in his reactions. He occasionally waits a step to late and can miss his window to help when playing the deep safety role. He can be too cautious in run support and absorb hits instead of initiating contact. He can become flat footed after contact and needs to use his explosive playing style on every play. He has a high intensity, but can tend to take plays off when he could make a play on the ball carrier.
Injury History
Games Evaluated
Big Picture
Derwin James is an outstanding athlete with excellent size, power and speed. He is a versatile athlete with the talent to play in coverage or in the box against the run. He is an explosive player with the ability to run through the ball carrier; however, he can tend to be too cautious and absorb the hit instead of initiating contact. He has excellent speed with the ability to mirror receivers or play sideline-to-sideline. James is a smooth and fluid player with quick hips, which allows him to cover slots effectively. James has the talent, size and athleticism to compete and succeed at the next level. He will make an immediate impact as a versatile weapon that can be deployed all over the field.
Team Fit
Player Comp
Athleticism:
7.9
7.25
Derwin James displays excellent lateral quickness with the ability to plant and drive toward the ball. He can shift his hips and move sideline-to-sideline without hesitating. James keeps his knees bent and his pad level low throughout each play. He can rise on contact but generally leads with a low shoulder and initiates good form while tackling. James has outstanding speed for his size. He is a decisive player that can explode to the ball carrier, mirror receivers or recover when playing in zone. James is one of the more explosive players in this draft. He runs through contact and explodes to each area of the field. He can burst up field with ease and is always around the ball. James is extremely athletic and displays excellent instinct and a great first step. He keeps his pad level low and has the ability to stay on a receiver’s hip or find the ball carrier across the field.
Foot Quickness | Lateral Agility | Speed | Play Strength | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 8 | 8 |