The Los Angeles Chargers have signed Florida State S Derwin James to a four-year rookie contract, according to Field Yates.
The Chargers have officially locked up their entire 2018 draft class following this move:
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos. | Status |
| 1 | 17 | Derwin James | S | Signed |
| 2 | 48 | Uchenna Nwosu | LB | Signed |
| 3 | 84 | Justin Jones | DL | Signed |
| 4 | 119 | Kyzir White | S | Signed |
| 5 | 155 | Scott Quessenberry | C | Signed |
| 6 | 191 | Dylan Cantrell | WR | Signed |
| 7 | 251 | Justin Jackson | RB | Signed |
James, 21, was taken with the No. 17 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft by the Chargers. According to OverTheCap.com, he receives a $12,432,314 contract that includes a $7,121,684 signing bonus.
The contract includes a fifth-year option for the Chargers to pick up in 2021.
During his three-year college career at Florida State, James recorded 186 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles.
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