# BENCHED to BEST: Derwin James LEAPS in NFL Safety Rankings | Did ESPN SNUB Other Chargers Defenders?

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Podcast: [Locked On Chargers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Chargers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chargers-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-chargers-324234)
Published: 2026-07-20T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Derwin James ranks #2 among NFL safeties; Chargers star power, Daiyan Henley’s outlook, and 2026 defensive roster depth analyzed on Locked On Chargers.

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