The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly locked up a future cornerstone of their defense Friday.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Chargers and safety Derwin James agreed to terms on a four-year, $12.4 million rookie deal with a $7.1 million signing bonus after the team selected the former Florida State standout at No. 17 overall in April's draft.
James was widely considered a top-flight talent in this year's class—he checked in as the 11th-best player on Matt Miller's final big board—but he slid on draft day.
That proved to be a blessing for the Chargers, who jumped at the opportunity to select one of college football's most polished prospects.