Derwin James ranks No. 50 on NFL's top 100 players list for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Derwin James Jr. of the Los Angeles Chargers checks in at No. 50 on the NFL's Top 100 Players for 2026, moving up four spots from the previous year. He was also named the second-best safety entering the season by ESPN, reflecting his impressive stats from last season, including 94 total tackles and three interceptions. James, who has signed a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension, aims to build on his All-Pro performance as he enters his eighth season. His teammates, including Khalil Mack, praise both his on-field abilities and leadership qualities.
- •Derwin James Jr. ranks No. 50 on NFL's Top 100 Players for 2026.
- •He was ranked No. 54 in the 2025 season.
- •James posted 94 total tackles and three interceptions last season.
- •He signed a contract extension worth $75.6 million, making him the highest-paid safety.
- •Khalil Mack commended James as a leader on and off the field.
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Where Chargers’ Derwin James ranks among top 100 NFL players of 2026
"Chargers superstar Derwin James cracks the NFL top 100 list ahead of the 2026 season. Find out where he ranks.
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