Top photos of safety Jahleel Addae in action.
Keenan Allen celebrates after making a catch versus the Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Keenan Allen celebrates after making a catch versus the Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Tre Boston, Denzel Perryman, Desmond King and Darius Philon pose for a picture in the end zone after recovering a fumble versus the Browns at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.
Tre Boston, Denzel Perryman, Desmond King and Darius Philon pose for a picture in the end zone after recovering a fumble versus the Browns at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.
Melvin Ingram celebrates after sacking Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Melvin Ingram celebrates after sacking Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Kyle Emanuel and other Charger defenders meet in the end zone for a photo after picking off Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins at StubHub on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.
Kyle Emanuel and other Charger defenders meet in the end zone for a photo after picking off Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins at StubHub on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.
Damion Square celebrates after the Chargers forced a turnover versus the Raiders at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
Damion Square celebrates after the Chargers forced a turnover versus the Raiders at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
Adrian Phillips signals an incomplete pass versus the Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
Adrian Phillips signals an incomplete pass versus the Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
Melvin Ingram hugs Antonio Gates in the end zone after scoring the record-breaking touchdown versus the Dolplhins at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Melvin Ingram hugs Antonio Gates in the end zone after scoring the record-breaking touchdown versus the Dolplhins at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Antonio Gates spreads his arms after scoring a touchdown versus the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
Antonio Gates spreads his arms after scoring a touchdown versus the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
Philip Rivers and Melvin Ingram high-five after scoring a touchdown versus the Raiders at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
Philip Rivers and Melvin Ingram high-five after scoring a touchdown versus the Raiders at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
Chargers defense gather in the end zone for a photo after forcing a turnover versus the Raiders at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
Chargers defense gather in the end zone for a photo after forcing a turnover versus the Raiders at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
Tre Boston celebrates and presents the football after intercepting Raiders quarterback Derek Carr at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
Tre Boston celebrates and presents the football after intercepting Raiders quarterback Derek Carr at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
Chargers celebrate Antonio Gates' record-breaking touchdown versus the Dolphins at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Chargers celebrate Antonio Gates' record-breaking touchdown versus the Dolphins at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Trevor Williams and Charger defensive backs celebrate an interception agains the Bills at StubHub Center on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Trevor Williams and Charger defensive backs celebrate an interception agains the Bills at StubHub Center on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Melvin Ingram hugs Antonio Gates in the end zone after scoring the record-breaking touchdown versus the Dolplhins at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Melvin Ingram hugs Antonio Gates in the end zone after scoring the record-breaking touchdown versus the Dolplhins at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Antonio Gates celebrates his record-breaking touchdown versus the Dolphins at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Antonio Gates celebrates his record-breaking touchdown versus the Dolphins at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa celebrate after sacking Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.
Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa celebrate after sacking Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.
One of the team's hardest hitters, Jahleel Addae became the Chargers' starting strong safety in 2015 and he had one of his best seasons. His 65 tackles ranked sixth on the team.
Addae joined the Chargers as an undrafted rookie from Central Michigan in 2013. He made the team's opening-day roster and, early on, his primary role was on special teams. As the coaching staff gained more confidence in his ability, late in the year, Addae became a defensive regular. He made a number of big plays late in the season and led the secondary with 13 tackles in the playoffs. When the Chargers beat Kansas City in their regular-season finale to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2009, Addae made a key third-down pass breakup during the Bolts' game-winning defensive stand. In the postseason, he had a key fumble recovery in the team's AFC Wild Card Playoff win at Cincinnati and a forced fumble a week later in the divisional playoffs at Denver.
While Addae enjoyed success on the field in 2013, he faced personal adversity at home. At the same time he was trying to make inroads with the Chargers, Addae learned that his mother, Jennifer, was battling breast cancer back in their hometown of Valrico, Florida. Thankfully, today she is cancer free. In 2014, he showed his appreciation for her courage in battling the disease by serving as an honorary chair for the 2014 & 2015 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Addae's older brother, Jahmile, was a four-year starter at West Virginia. After a brief NFL career, Jahmile transitioned into coaching and he is now coaching safeties at the University of Arizona.
Addae has long been a ferocious hitter with a nose for the football. In college, teammates nicknamed him "The Hitman."
TRANSACTION HISTORY: Signed with Chargers May 13, 2013...re-signed March 25, 2016.
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