Derwin James
College- Florida State University
Height- 6 feet 3 inches
Weight- 215 pounds
Position- Safety
Pros
- Sideline to sideline range
- Times the ball well
- Versatile – plays both safety spots, nickel, dime and linebacker
- Reads and reacts
- Elite leaping ability
- Great instincts
- Freakish athleticism
- Can cover running backs and tight ends
- Hard hitter and great at pass break ups
- Very physical
Cons
- Doesn’t always wrap up on tackles
- Doesn’t always play the ball
Overall
Derwin James is a top five prospect in this draft and will be a top ten pick come draft day. There isn’t much to dislike about him and his play at FSU speaks for itself. He will be a cornerstone player for a team’s defense and a true difference maker on the field. He is a special talent and will be a very fun player to watch for years to come.
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