Around the NFL's Marc Sessler released his **All-Under-25 Team** Wednesday morning on NFL.com, and the Los Angeles Chargers tied with the Indianapolis Colts for the most players on the list (three/team).
In order to make the team, the players listed must be younger than 25 years old on Sept. 5, aka the first day of the 2019 NFL season.
So why did Sessler choose these three Bolts, including one who has inked an appearance for three-straight years?
Find out more below.
JOEY BOSA
Age: 24 as of Sept. 5
Position: Edge Rusher
Times on List: 3 (2017-19)
What Sessler Says: Danielle Hunter (24) and T.J. Watt (24) hover closely, but no way do I pass on adding Bosa to the mix. I don't need him to pen a dense, intricately plotted Russian novel for the public. Instead, he will be used to turn opposing quarterbacks into doomed and greying mincemeat Sunday after Sunday. Durability concerns linger, but I also see a player who missed his entire rookie offseason, only to notch 10.5 takedowns in his first 12 NFL appearances. No assembly required.
DERWIN JAMES
Age: 23 as of Sept. 5
Position: Safety
Times on List: First appearance
What Sessler Says: Seen by some as a snub for Defensive Player of the Year, Derwin logged a monster 1,169 defensive snaps as a wire-to-wire rock for the Chargers. (Defensive) Coordinator Gus Bradley was able to reimagine his secondary largely because of the versatility James brought as a rookie. The former Florida State luminary lined up all over the field, brought tangible pass-rushing prowess and finished fourth among qualifying safeties by allowing just 7.1 yards per catch. Who can forget James trash-talking the doomed Ravens during a wild-card tilt that saw him jammed up at the line to stymie scramble-happy QB Lamar Jackson?
DESMOND KING
Age: 24 as of Sept. 5
Position: Returner
Times on List: First appearance
What Sessler Says: Tarik Cohen (23) deserves a mention here, but the Bears' weapon only returned three kicks last season, including playoffs. One of the game's top slot corners, King put his stamp on last year's Chargers campaign with a flurry of special-teams magic, highlighted by his 73-yard punt return score in a comeback win over Pittsburgh in Week 13. Doubling down in his X-factor status, King also notched a 72-yard kick return in the playoff win over Baltimore.
Recap the Bolts' 12-4 season with the top defensive big plays from 2018.
Derwin James swats the ball away vs. the Kansas City Chiefs on Sun. Sept. 9, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Melvin Ingram sacks QB Patrick Mahomes vs. the Kansas City Chiefs on Sun. Sept. 9, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Chargers' defense celebrates Kyzir White's interception vs. the Buffalo Bills on Sun. Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.
Melvin Ingram sacks QB Josh Allen vs. the Buffalo Bills on Sun. Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.
Derwin James intercepts the ball in the end zone vs. the Los Angeles Rams on Sun. Sept. 23, 2018 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Derwin James bats down QB C.J. Beathard's throw vs. the San Francisco 49ers on Sun. Sept. 30, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Derwin James defends vs. the San Fransisco 49ers on Sun. Sept. 30, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Isaac Rochell seals the victory with an interception vs. the San Francisco 49ers on Sun. Sept. 30, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Melvin Ingram sacks QB Derek Carr vs. the Oakland Raiders on Sun. Oct. 7, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Melvin Ingram intercepts a pass from QB Derek Carr vs. the Oakland Raiders on Sun Oct. 7, 2018 at StubHub Center
Melvin Ingram celebrates after his interception vs. the Oakland Raiders on Sun. Oct. 7, 2018 at StubHub Center.
The Chargers' defense celebrates after Melvin Ingram's interception vs. the Oakland Raiders on Sun. Oct. 7, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Isaac Rochell sacks Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns on Sun. Oct. 14, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
Desmond King returns a punt vs. the Tennessee Titans on Sun. Oct. 21, 2018 at Wembley Stadium in London.
Melvin Ingram sacks QB Marcus Mariota of the Tennessee Titans on Sun. Oct. 21, 2018 at Wembley Stadium in London.
Adrian Phillips tips the ball on a failed 2-point conversion by the Tennessee Titans on Sun. Oct. 21, 2018 at Wembley Stadium in London.
Desmond King picks off the ball and runs it to the end zone for a touchdown vs. the Seattle Seahawks on Sun. Nov. 4, 2018 at CenturyLink Field.
Desmond King celebrates his pick-six with teammates vs. the Seattle Seahawks on Sun. Nov. 4, 2018 at CenturyLink Field.
Isaac Rochell sacks QB Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks on Sun. Nov. 4, 2018 at CenturyLink Field.
Isaac Rochell and Darius Philon sack QB Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders on Sun. Nov. 11, 2018 at Oakland Alameda Coliseum.
Melvin Ingram forces a fumble on QB Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders on Sun. Nov. 11, 2018 at Oakland Alameda Coliseum.
Damion Square celebrates a tackle vs. the Denver Broncos on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Joey Bosa sacks QB Josh Rosen of the Arizona Cardinals on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Derwin James picks off QB Josh Rosen of the Arizona Cardinals on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Derwin James runs with the ball after his interception vs. the Arizona Cardinals on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Joey Bosa sacks quarterback Josh Rosen of the Arizona Cardinals on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Michael Davis tackles JuJu Smith-Schuster of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018 at Heinz Field.
Joy Bosa and Justin Jones sack QB Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018 at Heinz Field.
Derwin James intercepts the ball vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018 at Heinz Field.
Joey Bosa sacks QB Jeff Driskel of the Cincinnati Bengals on Sun. Dec. 9, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Joey Bosa makes a tackle vs. the Cincinnati Bengals on Sun. Dec. 9, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Uchenna Nwosu sacks QB Jeff Driskel vs. the Cincinnati Bengals on Sun. Dec. 9, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Justin Jones applies pressure to QB Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Adrian Phillips and Derwin James make a tackle vs. the Kansas City Chiefs on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Darius Philon and Melvin Ingram celebrating vs. the Kansas City Chiefs on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Derwin James tackles Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Isaac Rochell celebrates after a crucial sack of QB Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Michael Davis makes a stop in the end zone vs. the Baltimore Ravens on Sat. Dec, 22, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Joey Bosa applies pressure on QB Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens on Sat. Dec, 22, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Melvin Ingram recovers a Baltimore Ravens fumble on Sat. Dec, 22, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Melvin Ingram and Brandon Mebane stop QB Case Keenum of the Denver Broncos on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joey Bosa celebrates with teammates after recovering a Denver Broncos fumble on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Kyle Emanuel recovers a Denver Broncos fumble and runs it for a touchdown on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Casey Hayward stiff arms a Denver Broncos defender after intercepting the ball on a two-point conversion on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
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