Chargers select Arizona safety Genesis Smith in fourth round of NFL Draft
Another member of the 2025 Arizona Wildcats secondary is heading to the AFC West. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Arizona safety Genesis Smith with the 131st overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Smith is the second Wildcats defensive back to go off the board, joining Treydan Stukes, who was […]
TUCSON, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 12: Defensive back Genesis Smith #12 of the Arizona Wildcats and teammate react on the sidelines after a fourth down stop during the fourth quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on September 12, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Patrick Mulligan/Getty Images) | Getty Images Another member of the 2025 Arizona Wildcats secondary is heading to the AFC West. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Arizona safety Genesis Smith with the 131st overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
Smith is the second Wildcats defensive back to go off the board, joining Treydan Stukes , who was selected 38th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders. Genesis Smith is headed to LA ✈️ pic. twitter.
com/KsJ7qqBoys — Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) April 25, 2026 Smith played in 35 games over three seasons at Arizona, recording 165 tackles, five interceptions and 19 pass deflections. As a junior, Smith posted 77 tackles to go with one interception and two forced fumbles. Smith earned Third Team All-Big 12 honors.
The Chandler, Ariz. native committed to Arizona in 2022. He remained with the program after former UA coach Jedd Fisch left for Washington.