Chargers announce UDFA signings: Everything to know about 18 players

The Chargers came to terms with 18 undrafted free agents on Saturday following the 2026 NFL Draft. That puts the roster at 94, so Los Angeles will need to designate their international player (former Utah TE Thomas Yassmin) and make three roster moves to get back down to the 90-man limit before the signings are official. Let's analyze the players LA brought in to compete for back of the roster and practice squad spots.

Utah State S Noah Avinger At 5'11", 188 pounds, Avinger is more of a slot defender than a true safety. His 11'4" broad jump at Utah State's pro day would have tied for the best mark at the NFL Combine had he been invited. He played five games at safety, totaling 41 tackles and 3 interceptions, before moving to cornerback and recording another 43 tackles, 3.

5 tackles for loss, 8 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in seven games. He struggled as a tackler against Mountain West competition, so finding a way to bring ballcarriers down in the preseason will be paramount if he's going to stick around. Utah LB Lander Barton Most people thought Barton would be picked, as he ranked in the early 200s of the consensus board entering the draft.

A freshman All-American and the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2022, he was a team captain for the Utes as a senior and recorded 55 tackles, 3. 5 tackles for loss, 1. 5 sacks, 1 interception, and 1 pass deflection.