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Derwin James' Draft Day Journey

Experience Draft Day One in Arlington with exclusive photos of Bolts first-round pick, Derwin James. 

Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, presents Florida State's Derwin James with his Los Angeles Chargers jersey during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, presents Florida State's Derwin James with his Los Angeles Chargers jersey during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Logan Bowles via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Logan Bowles via AP)

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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James on the red carpet during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Florida State's Derwin James poses for photos on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Florida State's Derwin James poses for photos on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Florida State safety Derwin James in the green room during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James in the green room during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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Florida State's Derwin James is shown on the screen after being selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Florida State's Derwin James is shown on the screen after being selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James on stage after he is selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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Florida State safety Derwin James with Los Angeles Chargers fans during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Logan Bowles via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James with Los Angeles Chargers fans during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Logan Bowles via AP)

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Florida State safety Derwin James with Los Angeles Chargers fans during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Logan Bowles via AP)
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Florida State safety Derwin James with Los Angeles Chargers fans during the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Logan Bowles via AP)

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Florida State's Derwin James, center, celebrates with fans after being selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
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Florida State's Derwin James, center, celebrates with fans after being selected by the Los Angeles Chargers during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

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