2025 stats: 16 games | 94 tackles | 2 sacks | 7 PD | 3 INT
There are few men in the NFL who are as great as James, who is recognized as one of the best safeties in the league, but is really spotless. He secured his second straight Pro Bowl selection and fifth overall before signing a three-year, $75.6 million extension that made him the NFL’s highest-paid safety on an annual basis. The six-time top 100 member was used in the pass rush more than last season and had a 12.9 blitz percentage that led to 16 QB pressures, which were second-most among defensive backs (minimum 25 pass rushes) and earned the respect of being chipped on 11.9% of his runs — also second among DBs. At 30 years old, James’ three picks last year matched his career high from his 2018 rookie campaign.
NFL Pro Insight for James: James was one of five defensive backs in 2025 to line up at the line of scrimmage (123 snaps), at linebacker (231) and at safety (141) for at least 100 snaps.