Notable comments from around the league over the first eight weeks of the season about Derwin James.
"We wanted to take Derwin James. Everybody wanted Derwin James. ... Having been in the AFC West before, he just has that Rodney Harrison playing style that I love. He's an intimidating player, he is a physical presence. I think he's got range to play deep, he's got coverage ability. He can run through you, he can run around you, he can run right over you. He is a dynamite young player, and he'll be one of the building blocks in L.A. for a long time for the Chargers." – Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden
"I think he's a do-it-all safety and that's what the buzz was about him before the draft. He's just making all that come true now. He's doing everything on the field. He can blitz (and) he can get back there in coverage, it's impressive to see a rookie be able to do that for a defense." – Browns QB Baker Mayfield
"He looks exactly like what we expected. He looks like the guy at Florida State who was doing great in the passing game, doing great in the running game, going and sacking quarterbacks as a pass rusher if he had to. I thought he was one of the better players in the draft and he's showing it already in these first three games and I think we were shocked that he was able to fall so far in the draft. You guys got a hell of a player there." – 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan
"A really, really good football player. I mean, a tremendous player. There's nothing that he can't do. He can cover, he can blitz. He's a threat to an offensive football team. You have to know where he is at all times. … This young man, he has all the skill set to be mentioned as one of the best to play." – Browns Head Coach Hue Jackson
"He's a rookie, he's a new player, but he's a good player. He doesn't play like a rookie. Obviously, he has a few plays here and there that anybody would want back, but that's anybody. He doesn't look like a rookie. He's a really good player. I think he's going to be there for a long time." – Raiders QB Derek Carr
"I see a good football player who plays hard. He's hungry, he's playing fast and he's a very, very good football player. There's a reason why he was drafted as high as he was and like I said, they've got a good football team." – Chiefs Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy
Check out the top photos of Derwin James' NFL debut through the bye week.
Derwin James lines up versus the Kansas City Chiefs at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.
Derwin James sack QB Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.
Derwin James celebrates his sack of QB Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.
Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Final score: LAC 32 vs BUF 20
Derwin James signals to the defense versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.
Derwin James celebrates on the field versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at New Era Field.
Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Final score: LAC 32 vs BUF 20
Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Final score: LAC 32 vs BUF 20
Derwin James intercepts the ball versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
Derwin James runs after an interception versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
Derwin James celebrates his interception versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
Derwin James celebrates his interception versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
Derwin James celebrates his interception with Rayshawn Jenkins, Jatavis Brown, Adrian Phillips and Melvin Ingram versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
Derwin James sacks QB C.J. Beathard of the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
San Fransisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Carson, CA. Final score: SF 27-LAC 29
Derwin James sacks QB C.J. Beathard of the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
Derwin James runs against the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
Derwin James blocks a pass versus the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
San Fransisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Carson, CA. Final score: SF 27-LAC 29
Derwin James makes a tackle against the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
Derwin James jumps to block a pass from QB C.J. Beathard of the San Fransisco 49ers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
Derwin James lines up versus the Oakland Raiders at StubHub Center on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Carson, CA.
Derwin James signals on defense versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, OH. Final score: LAC 38 - CLE 14
Derwin James runs on defense versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Derwin James high fives Brandon Mebane versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Derwin James puts on his helmet before Week 7's matchup versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
Derwin James celebrates a victory versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
Derwin James high fives Jahleel Addae versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
Derwin James and Adrian Phillips celebrate a victory versus the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
