Taken by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Derwin James quickly established himself as one of the top safeties in the league, earning First-Team All-Pro honors as a rookie after recording 105 total tackles, four tackles for loss, six QB hits, 3.5 sacks, 13 passes defended, and three interceptions.
Many thought the Florida State alum deserved to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, but he finished a close second to Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard, who's no longer in the league, by the way.