Derwin James, DB (17th Pick)
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Lamar Jackson falling to last overall pick might be the biggest travesty to take place in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. But there’s almost no question that Derwin James falling into the second half of the first round would be a close second. Because of completely bogus injury concerns, the Los Angeles Chargers stole one of the five best prospects in the entire draft, taking him at #17 overall.
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Upon his insertion into the Chargers’ secondary, he immediately gave Los Angeles one of the most versatile secondaries in the NFL, with James showcasing his combination of size, strength, and instincts in a way that could disrupt entire offensive schemes himself.
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