Derwin James, safety, Florida State
Note to quarterbacks, running backs and receivers in the ACC: Don’t challenge Derwin James.
Danger, danger, danger (Steve Irwin voice).
Here are just a couple of examples of how dangerous it is to run James’ way, from his exceptional freshman campaign of 2015.
FSU safety Derwin James unleashed his entire arsenal on Jacoby Brissett in 2015
First, the back body drop pic.twitter.com/bQUQE5zYTy
— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) May 23, 2017
Derwin James then follows up with the spinebuster to finish Brissett pic.twitter.com/LCH8u88hkm
— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) May 23, 2017
James’ freshman season was one for the books. He was everywhere. He finished with 91 tackles, 9.5 for loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two recoveries.
Last year was unfortunately cut short due to a knee injury. But James is fully healthy now and ready to unleash destruction once again on any offensive playmakers who’d dare come his way.