If you've been able to catch a Chargers Training Camp practice thus far, chances are Daiyan Henley has been right in the thick of things.
The linebacker has picked up right where he left off after his breakout last year and been all over the middle of the defense during the first couple of practices, nabbing two interceptions and a couple of broken up passes.
In other words, he's been hard to miss.
"Off to a good start, how you want to start it as an individual but even more than that, good team defense going on," Henley said on Wednesday. "A lot of those picks have come from guys being in the right place. It takes all 11 to get a play done and that's what you see out there.
"I'm just happy with our start and try to keep it rolling to our first preseason game," he added.
The Chargers held a training camp practice at the University of San Diego, inviting local military families to watch and take part in the day. Guests were able to watch practice, meet players, and enjoy a special experience honoring their service.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
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The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
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The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
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The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
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The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
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The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
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The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA.
These interceptions haven't been a coincidence, either.
It's been part of a more concerted effort by the young linebacker to make more plays on the ball as he continues to develop his repertoire in the middle of the Bolts defense.
A year after he broke up eight passes and didn't grab his first interception until the final regular season game, Henley said it's been more of an emphasis heading into Year 3.
"Going into the season for me, in order to reach goals I'm setting for myself, a lot of the differences I need to make from last season to this season is ball production," Henley said. "I just want to be able to be around the ball more, get my hands in the right places to get plays done.
"Just making sure I get some ball production and that's what you're seeing out there," Henley added. "I'm just trying to be in the right place and make plays in the opportunities that are given."
It's been evident thus far as well in the types of plays he's made early on.
Henley notched the first interception of camp on Day 2 reading Justin Herbert's eyes and making a break towards a pass intended for Ladd McConkey.
Then the following day the linebacker was in the right place following a tip by Denzel Perryman and Donte Jackson, securing the ball in the air and taking it the other way.
Whether it's making a play or just being in the right spot, Henley is trying to make the most of the limited chances he gets to make a play.
"At my position, you really only get one or two [opportunities]," Henley said. "It looks like a lot of plays, like 60 plays, but really in those 60 plays as a middle linebacker you only get like one or two because the ball is thrown outside of the hash a lot of time.
"I'm just trying to be quicker and to my spot, where I need to be," Henley added.
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Part of improvement on ball production could also come from getting around the quarterback — something he's also done. Just look at the most recent practice where he grabbed a would-be sack in team drills.
And it's not hard to see why that could be an area he improves on as well, as he has spent time working with Khalil Mack and Derwin James, Jr., on the side during down times of practice.
He's looked for every avenue to improve, and who better to learn from than some of the best in the game at getting to the quarterback.
"I get a lot just being around [them]. I was talking to Tuli, I just need their aura," Henley said of working with Mack and James. "Just being around those guys, building and trying to develop more areas in my game.
"As I've talked about being around the ball and ball production, a lot of that comes from being in the backfield and getting sacks, TFLs," Henley added. "That's what I'm chasing when I'm around those guys because they do it at a high level. Some of the most elite in this league. Just to be around them and get some of their tools, try to put some in my toolbox, it's something I'm chasing."
Even early on, Henley's appetite for improvement has continued to pay dividends entering his third season.
"For me moving forward, last season is last season," Henley said. "I'm pretty much done talking about it because I don't feel like I've gotten the respect that I want from it and I feel like it doesn't matter whether I get it or not because I have to get it within myself.
"I'm just driving, striving to get better every day and this season should be better than the next," Henley added. "I got to stack it — stacking days, stacking weeks, stacking seasons."
