Take a look at the entire Bolts roster leading into 2018 Preseason.
1 WR Justice Liggins
2 P Shane Tripucka
3 QB Geno Smith
4 K Roberto Aguayo
5 WR Nelson Spruce
6 K Caleb Sturgis
7 QB Cardale Jones
8 P Drew Kaser
9 QB Nic Shimonek
10 WR Artavis Scott
11 WR Geremy Davis
12 WR Travis Benjamin
13 WR Keenan Allen
15 WR Andre Patton
16 WR Tyrell Williams
17 QB Philip Rivers
20 CB Desmond King
24 CB Trevor Williams
25 S Rayshawn Jenkins
26 CB Casey Hayward
28 RB Melvin Gordon III
29 CB Craig Mager
30 RB Austin Ekeler
31 S Adrian Phillips
32 RB Justin Jackson
33 S Derwin James
34 FB Derek Watt
35 DB Micah Hannemann
35 RB Russell Hansbrough
36 CB Brandon Facyson
37 S Jahleel Addae
38 CB B.J. Clay
38 RB Detrez Newsome
39 DB Tony Brown
40 FB Anthony Manzo-Lewis
41 CB Marcus Edmond
41 WR Je'Ron Hamm
42 RB Terrell Watson
42 CB Channing Stribling
43 CB Michael Davis
44 LB Kyzir White
45 S A.J. Hendy
46 DE Chris Landrum
47 LS Mike Windt
48 LB Nick Dzubnar
50 ILB Hayes Pullard
51 OLB Kyle Emanuel
52 LB Denzel Perryman
53 C Mike Pouncey
54 DE Melvin Ingram III
57 OLB Jatavis Brown
58 LB Uchenna Nwosu
59 LB D'Juan Hines
61 C-G Scott Quessenberry
62 OL Chris Durant
64 C-G Cole Toner
65 OL Zack Golditch
66 G Dan Feeney
67 G Brett Boyko
68 T Trent Scott
69 T Sam Tevi
70 DL Steven Richardson
71 NT Damion Square
72 T Joe Barksdale
73 C-G Spencer Pulley
74 G Erick Wren
75 G Michael Schofield III
76 T Russell Okung
77 G Forrest Lamp
78 DT Marcus Hardison
80 TE Sean Culkin
81 WR Mike Williams
82 TE Cole Hunt
83 TE Braedon Bowman
84 WR Dylan Cantrell
87 TE Ben Johnson
88 TE Virgil Green
89 WR J.J. Jones
90 DE Whitney Richardson
91 DL Justin Jones
92 NT Brandon Mebane
93 DE Darius Philon
94 DT Corey Liuget
95 DL Bijhon Jackson
96 LB Kyle Coleman
97 DE Patrick Afriyie
98 DE Isaac Rochell
99 DE Joey Bosa
As we near the start of training camp on July 28, we'll preview each position for the Los Angeles Chargers. We continue with the safeties.
Previous Previews
Jahleel Addae – From undrafted free agent in 2013 to the secondary's veteran leader, it's been a steady ascension for Addae as he enters his sixth season. "Hitman" played all 16 games for the first time in his career a year ago, lining up at strong safety after playing his first five seasons at free. Which spot he ends up in this year might be decided in training camp.
Derwin James – The Bolts' prized first-round pick is another versatile safety who can play in the box or as the single-high free safety. Pundits believe the 6-2, 215-pounder is the ideal fit in Defensive Coordinator Gus Bradley's scheme. The adjustment from college to the NFL is different for each rookie, so training camp and preseason action should prove invaluable in helping James get up to speed.
Adrian Phillips – A true jack-of-all-trades, Phillips is regarded as one of the hardest working players in the locker room. "AP" saw his most extensive action to date in 2017 as the Chargers used him as an extra linebacker in their base packages in addition to his usual work in sub. Phillips finished with career-highs across the board in tackles (63), passes defensed (five) and picks (two) in 15 games.
Rayshawn Jenkins – Jenkins' rookie campaign was largely a developmental year as the team's fourth-round pick saw most of his time on special teams. The 6-1, 220-pounder saw time with the first team during OTAs, so he figures to see more in that role this summer.
Jaylen Watkins – The Chargers signed the former Philadelphia Eagle to a one-year deal in March. Watkins can play both cornerback and safety, but the Bolts mainly used him at the latter this offseason.
A.J. Hendy – Hendy spent most of the 2017 campaign on the Chargers' practice squad. Defensive Backs Coach Ron Milus called him one of the faster defensive backs on the roster with impressive range. How he performs once the pads come on will be of utmost importance for the former Miami Dolphin, who appeared in one game for them back in 2016.
We're Keeping Our Eye On…
Ricky Henne: I'm going to spend a lot of time focusing on Rayshawn Jenkins. He's become a bit of an afterthought in fans' minds following the selection of Derwin James, but Jenkins is a fourth-round pick from a year ago who the Chargers are still very high on. Last year was a chance for the Miami product to get his feet wet as he played sparingly as a rookie. However, a strong training camp and preseason might be all it takes to cement a regular role in the rotation in 2018.
Hayley Elwood: The obvious answer is Derwin James, but I'm going to go with Rayshawn Jenkins. The guy was a fourth-round pick of the Bolts a year ago, and Defensive Backs Coach Ron Milus said he's pleased with how Jenkins has been progressing in year two. I'm looking for him to take that next jump, and I think camp and the preseason will be huge indicators of if and how he can do that.
Chris Hayre: Simply put: Derwin James looks the part. He's received high praise from his teammates and coaches this offseason, in large part because of his versatility. James can play either safety position – corner, too. He'll help in the run game and coming off the edge to rush the passer. Perhaps most importantly, he'll get to showcase these talents on a defense that already features a pair of Pro Bowl cornerbacks and pass rushers. I'm intrigued to see how the rookie will be deployed in this Gus Bradley-led defense.
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