Best of Rookie Standout Derwin James

Check out the top photos of Derwin James' dynamic rookie season with the Bolts.

Derwin James lines up versus the Kansas City Chiefs at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.
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Derwin James lines up versus the Kansas City Chiefs at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

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Derwin James sack QB Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.
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Derwin James sack QB Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.

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Derwin James celebrates his sack of QB Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.
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Derwin James celebrates his sack of QB Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.

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Derwin James signals to the defense versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.
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Derwin James signals to the defense versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.

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Derwin James celebrates on the field versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.
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Derwin James celebrates on the field versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.

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Derwin James intercepts the ball versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
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Derwin James intercepts the ball versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

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Derwin James runs after an interception versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
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Derwin James runs after an interception versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

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Derwin James celebrates his interception versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
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Derwin James celebrates his interception versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

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Derwin James celebrates his interception versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
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Derwin James celebrates his interception versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

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Derwin James celebrates his interception with Rayshawn Jenkins, Jatavis Brown, Adrian Phillips and Melvin Ingram versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
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Derwin James celebrates his interception with Rayshawn Jenkins, Jatavis Brown, Adrian Phillips and Melvin Ingram versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

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Derwin James sacks QB C.J. Beathard of the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James sacks QB C.J. Beathard of the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James sacks QB C.J. Beathard of the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James sacks QB C.J. Beathard of the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James runs against the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James runs against the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James blocks a pass versus the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James blocks a pass versus the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James makes a tackle against the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James makes a tackle against the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James jumps to block a pass from QB C.J. Beathard of the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James jumps to block a pass from QB C.J. Beathard of the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James lines up versus the Oakland Raiders at StubHub Center on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Carson, CA.
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Derwin James lines up versus the Oakland Raiders at StubHub Center on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Carson, CA.

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Derwin James signals on defense versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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Derwin James signals on defense versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium.

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Derwin James runs on defense versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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Derwin James runs on defense versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium.

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Derwin James high fives Brandon Mebane versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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Derwin James high fives Brandon Mebane versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium.

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Derwin James puts on his helmet before Week 7's matchup versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
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Derwin James puts on his helmet before Week 7's matchup versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018

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Derwin James high fives Jahleel Addae versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
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Derwin James high fives Jahleel Addae versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018

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Derwin James celebrates a victory versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
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Derwin James celebrates a victory versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018

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Derwin James and Adrian Phillips celebrate a victory versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
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Derwin James and Adrian Phillips celebrate a victory versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018

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Derwin James points downfield versus the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Oakland, CA.
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Derwin James points downfield versus the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Oakland, CA.

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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Oakland, CA.
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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Oakland, CA.

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Derwin James walks through the tunnel versus the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.
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Derwin James walks through the tunnel versus the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.

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Derwin James intercepts the ball versus the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.
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Derwin James intercepts the ball versus the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.

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Derwin James carries the ball after an interception versus the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.
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Derwin James carries the ball after an interception versus the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.

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Derwin James is seen in the tunnel ahead of Week 13's matchup versus the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.
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Derwin James is seen in the tunnel ahead of Week 13's matchup versus the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.

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Derwin James intercepts the ball versus the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.
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Derwin James intercepts the ball versus the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.

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Derwin James runs with the ball after an interception versus the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.
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Derwin James runs with the ball after an interception versus the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.

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Derwin James signals on defense versus the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.
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Derwin James signals on defense versus the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.

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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Cincinnati Bengals at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018.
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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Cincinnati Bengals at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018.

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Derwin James celebrates a defensive play versus the Cincinnati Bengals at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018.
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Derwin James celebrates a defensive play versus the Cincinnati Bengals at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018.

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Derwin James points downfield versus the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
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Derwin James points downfield versus the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

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Derwin James tackles TE Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
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Derwin James tackles TE Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

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Derwin James lines up against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
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Derwin James lines up against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

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Derwin James gets the team hyped before the team takes on the Baltimore Ravens at StubHub Center on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 in Carson, CA.
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Derwin James gets the team hyped before the team takes on the Baltimore Ravens at StubHub Center on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 in Carson, CA.

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Derwin James lines up against the Baltimore Ravens at StubHub Center on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Derwin James lines up against the Baltimore Ravens at StubHub Center on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.

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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James tackles RB Royce Freeman of the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James tackles RB Royce Freeman of the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James makes a tackle versus the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James celebrates a defensive play versus the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.
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Derwin James celebrates a defensive play versus the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.

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Derwin James applies pressure to Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 during the AFC Wild Card playoff game.
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Derwin James applies pressure to Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 during the AFC Wild Card playoff game.

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Derwin James celebrates a play versus the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 during the AFC Wild Card playoff game.
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Derwin James celebrates a play versus the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 during the AFC Wild Card playoff game.

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Derwin James makes a tackle against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 during the AFC Divisional playoff game.
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Derwin James makes a tackle against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 during the AFC Divisional playoff game.

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Derwin James runs against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 during the AFC Divisional playoff game.
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Derwin James runs against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 during the AFC Divisional playoff game.

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