by The defense of this year’s chargers will be more dependent on the progress and growth of young game makers. That includes the Rookie class 2025, as well as boys who are in their second or third seasons to make a leap this year.
Let’s see which defenders to keep an eye on this year’s training camp this year.
DL: Jamaree Caldwell
The Chargers signed a few travel companions at the defense line room this season, but Caldwell was the biggest acquisition. The third round Draft Pick has the advantage of having an immediate impact, and this defense may need him to do that. Training camp will be the first look at Caldwell to see how he will form against the best of the NFL. If he can keep his own against this attacking line, it will well predict for his chances of seeing extensive playing time in 2025.
LB: Junior Colson
All eyes will be in the training camp on the second -year student Colson. He is one of the most intriguing players to look at this year’s schedule. Colson didn’t play much in his first season, so all the pressure is on him to perform in year 2. With a fantastic training camp, he was able to earn the starting Linebacker rink next to Daiyan Henley. He will have to ward off veteran Denzel Perryman, who, although he has shown signs of decline, still has a lot of experience in this competition.
CB: Ja’Sir Taylor
Taylor has built up a successful career for a former sixth rounder. He spent three years with the chargers, including 11 Starts and 1,742 Total Snaps on Defense and Special Teams. On the way to year 4, however, his future in Los Angeles is in the air. Taylor must have a solid training camp to secure his place on this year’s 53-man selection. Otherwise he could be on the outside and turn the chargers into a younger option to fill in the cornerback room.
S: RJ Mickens
Another Rookie is cracking this list and Micens is an intriguing one. You already know what you get with the two starters, Derwin James and Alohi Gilman. However, there is some room for change in the reserve rolls, since a man like Mickens can make his way to the schedule of 53 people. He will mainly compete with veteran Tony Jefferson to complete the safety room. The sixth rounder was very successful with Clemson and projects best as a physical box safety in the NFL. As is usually the case with these late-round picks, Mickens will have to prove that he can offer value in special teams.
