NFL Network's Willie McGinest discusses what Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James will bring to the team's defense that will allow them to take over the AFC West.

Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James joins NFL's Total Access to discuss what current players he studied throughout college, his upcoming rookie season, expectations for the team, and more.

Rookie Derwin James speaks to the media following the third day of minicamp about learning from the veterans, making plays in practice, and getting ready for training camp.

Check out Derwin James throwing out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium. 

Check out highlights of Derwin James' first day on the chargers practice field.

Safety Derwin James speaks to the media following the first day of rookie mini camp.

Derwin James talks about his journey and being excited to get out on the field.

Go behind the scenes and check out everything Derwin James did on his first day as a Charger. 

Los Angeles Charges No. 17 draft pick Derwin James joins 'NFL Total Access' and talks about his experience and being drafted.

Hayley Elwood talks with Derwin James about the feeling after being drafted, learning from Pro Bowl cornerback Casey Hayward, and more.

Derwin James reads a letter from his mom after he was taken No. 17 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 NFL Draft.

2018 First Round draft pick Derwin James speaks to the media for the first time as a Los Angeles Charger.

The Los Angeles Chargers select Derwin James No. 17 in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Go inside the Chargers draft room and listen to Tom Telesco and Anthony Lynn call Derwin James.

Defensive Coordinator Gus Bradley breaks down 2018 first round draft pick Derwin James college film.

Tom Telesco talks to Hayley Elwood after picking Safety Derwin James at number 17 in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Coach Lynn talks to Hayley Elwood after picking Safety Derwin James in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Take a look at highlights of the Chargers' first round pick. 

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks gives the Los Angeles Chargers an A+ for their selection of Florida State safety Derwin James.

Florida State safety Derwin James reacts to being picked No. 17 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers.

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks scout one of the most talented defensive prospects in the 2018 draft, FSU safety Derwin James. The guys collect an all-encompassing picture of the former Seminole by speaking with his high school and college coaches before interviewing the player himself.

Watch to see a breakdown of Florida State safety Derwin James' college highlights.

Derwin James is ready to take the league by storm as he shares his passion for football and ready for his NFL journey.

Watch Florida State DB Derwin James participate in drills at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.

Lynn: "For the most part, he’s had an outstanding spring."

Get the full story as we go inside the Chargers’ exhaustive scouting process that ultimately led to the biggest surprise of the 2018 NFL Draft – the Bolts landing top-five talent Derwin James with the 17th overall pick.

The pair figure to anchor the defense for years to come.

Both are projected to be the Chargers’ starting safeties come Week 1 vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

At the team's first rookie minicamp practice, all eyes were on the 6-2, 225-pound safety wearing number 33.

The praise for the Bolts' first-round pick keeps flooding in.

The first-round pick opens up about what he brings to the Bolts.

NFL stars around the league took note when the Chargers landed the FSU safety.

"To have a guy of Derwin James’ caliber, athleticism, speed, football intelligence, the way he competes and really just how he is as a player; to have him be there for us was a great pick."

Pundits and front office brass can make and run through all the mock drafts they want, but they truly never know what will happen until draft night.

The top names in the business couldn't stop raving about the FSU safety.