Video: NFL's Derwin James Participates in 'Extreme' U.S. Coast Guard Training

Los Angeles Chargers star Derwin James took a unique approach to his 2024 offseason.

James trained with the United States Coast Guard for a day thanks to USAA as part of Whistle's I Could Do That series.

The three-time Pro Bowl safety discussed the parallels between football and training with the U.S. Coast Guard.

"You may have a plan coming into it, but the plan may alter - everything can change in one play," James said. "Be in control of your mind, trust your training and trust the techniques that were taught to you."

He participated in pursuit training and flew in a helicopter as part of a search and rescue training exercise.

"In the military, everyone has a role just like football," James said. "And that's what it takes to make the mission complete. I felt like a hero today, for real!"

The 28-year-old is one of the league's top safeties, anchoring multiple defenses throughout his career. Although the Chargers owned the third-worst pass defense in the NFL last season, James still wrapped up an impressive individual campaign.

He recorded 125 tackles, five tackles for loss, seven defended passes and an interception in 16 starts. With new head coach Jim Harbaugh patrolling the sidelines, James will look to make the third postseason appearance of his career in 2024.