56th percentile
S GRADE RECEIPT
Derwin James Jr.
Los Angeles Chargers / SS / Healthy
Model version: player-forecast-v24 Data updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
NFSMELL RATING89.9A
POSITION RANK#5of 70 rated Ss
WHY THIS RATING
Grade components
High-end production forecastevidence-shrunk multi-season
Current form92.0
Player-created value90.7
Next-season projection86.5
Production forecast89.9
Position-relative forecast grade89.9
Model receipt
Safety production balances coverage results, breakups, tackling, pressure, backfield disruption, and missed tackles.
The displayed performance component is recency-weighted across qualifying 2025, 2024, 2023 seasons.
Prospect pedigree and testing are context only; qualifying NFL production is authoritative.
The non-QB forecast target is next-season position-relative production, not an independent film or talent grade.
2025 PERFORMANCE
Position-specific metrics
67th percentile
74th percentile
58th percentile
49th percentile
92nd percentile
79th percentile
63rd percentile
90.5 season score957 qualifying plays