Here are five things you need to know about new left tackle Russell Okung, who signed a four-year contract with the Charges on Friday.
- Ring Reunion– With his arrival in Los Angeles, Okung is reunited with former Seahawks teammate Brandon Mebane. The pair were a part of Seattle's Super Bowl XLVIII win against the Denver Broncos and Okung earned Pro Bowl honors during that season as well. The tackle is also familiar with Defensive Coordinator Gus Bradley, who was the Seahawks' DC during his tenure in the Pacific Northwest.
- Left is Right– Okung is a true left tackle having started all 100 games of his career at the position. During his time in Seattle, he allowed the second-fewest sacks in the NFL among linemen with at least 70 starts under their belts.
- Staying In-Division – The left tackle knows a thing or two about the AFC West after spending his 2016 campaign with the Denver Broncos. He started all 16 games last season – a first for Okung.
- Making Things Greater– Okung and his former Oklahoma St. teammate Andrew McGee started the Greater Foundation in 2016. Greater's mission is to mentor and expose at-risk youth to technology.
- Talkin' Tech– Along with grooming the next generation of tech entrepreneurs, Okung is a techie himself. As a tech investor, he wrote an op-ed earlier this year encouraging his peers to do the same. In addition, he regularly attends tech summits and will be speaking at SXSW's Sports, Tech & Venture Capital Huddle on Saturday, March 11.
The Los Angleles Chargers signed free agent OT Russell Okung to a four-year deal. Take a look at photos from his NFL career thus far.
Denver Broncos offensive lineman Russell Okung (73) blocks during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver, Co. The Broncos won the game, 34-20. (Greg Trott via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung runs to the sidelines in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 33-10. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung plays against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
San Diego Chargers Brandon Mebane (92) and Denver Broncos Russell Okung (73) greet one another in a time out during the second quarter in the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Ca October 13, 2016. (Eric Bakke via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung (73) sets into position during a NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 27-19. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung plays against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung (73) gets set in a two point stance during the 2016 NFL week 14 regular season football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 13-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung (73) and offensive guard Max Garcia (76) block Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016 in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City won 33-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung (73) sets to block against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung breaks down the huddle before the start of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) is seen in action during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015 in Seattle. Seattle won 30-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Russell Okung (76) looks up from the field during a NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 30-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) lines up in position during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015 in Seattle. Seattle won 30-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) rushes around a block by Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) during the NFL week 5 regular season football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 in Landover, Md. The Seahawks won the game 27-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) exhales in the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) lines up in position during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Seattle won 24-14. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 in Seattle. The Broncos won, 22-20. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) celebrates by making a an angel on the field in the graffiti after the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 43-8. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Seattle Seahawksoffensive lineman Russell Okung (76) battles during an NFL football game against Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle, Wa. The Seahawks won the game, 36-16. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
