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The Los Angeles Chargers refuel playoff chatter once again heading into NFL Training Camp. Head coach Jim Harbaugh adding Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator adds to the intrigue.
The former Miami Dolphins head coach can reignite this Bolts offense. But how loaded is this roster? Especially outside of Justin Herbert?
Turning to a rating system featuring a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest), here are the ratings for each position.
Players: Justin Herbert, Trey Lance, DJ Uiagalelei
Rating: 9
The only thing to worry about here is Herbert’s postseason resume and if it’ll ever add a win.
But he’s fresh off returning to the Pro Bowl and now has McDaniel in his corner. Former top three NFL Draft pick Trey Lance adds a valuable backup who also knows McDaniel’s system well from his San Francisco 49ers days.
Uiagalelei has flashed in the postseason. He also brings a local following as he starred for St. John Bosco High in Bellflower plus is from Chino Hills.
Players: Omarion Hampton, Gregory Desrosiers, Amar Johnson, Keaton Mitchell, Jaret Patterson, Kimani Vidal, Alec Ingold, Scott Matlock
Rating: 6
Let the Omarion Hampton era begin. Hampton flashed potential in averaging 4.4 yards per carry before getting hit with injuries. But look for him to rise as Harbaugh and McDaniel’s bell cow back with newly added past Pro Bowler Alec Ingold hammering away as lead blocker.
Except the OC’s system is designed for another RB to break out. Kimani Vidal surfaces as the RB2 contender after delivering career-best numbers compared to his 2024 rookie season.
But Keaton Mitchell adds speed and experience via the Baltimore Ravens, especially after averaging 5.8 yards a carry. Amar Johnson and Gregory Desrosiers came to the league undrafted (the former in 2025). Patterson delivered 159 yards last season. But again, all eyes will be on Hampton and if he scales past 1,000 yards for the first time in his career.
Players: David Njoku, Evan Svoboda, Johnny Pascuzzi, Charlie Kolar, Oronde Gadsen, Jerand Bradley
Rating: 8
The arrival of Njoku boosts this unit significantly. Plus hands the Chargers their most intriguing TE weapon since Antonio Gates.
Njoku creates even more 12 personnel looks for Harbaugh/McDaniel, as Oronde Gadsen returns. He’s fresh off catching 49 passes for 664 yards and three touchdowns.
Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly are no longer in the picture, with the former landing with the Detroit Lions. Charlie Kolar adds experience in the room via the Baltimore Ravens and can present 13 personnel looks. Evan Svoboda and Jerand Bradley arrive undrafted and will earn chances to make the roster during the preseason. But this is an improved unit thanks to Njoku coming over.
Players: Sincere Brown, Dalevon Campbell, Derius Davis, Luke Grimm, Tre Harris, JaQuae Jackson, Quentin Johnston, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Ladd McConkey, Devonte Ross
Rating: 9
This is the deepest and most talented skill position on the offensive side. Scary part is this group could be even...
