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How Chargers Rookie Tre' Harris is Making an Impact on Offense

Dec 18, 2025 at 03:25 PM

Omar Navarro

Jr. Writer

Tre’ Harris answered the call in perhaps the biggest play of his rookie season so far.

With the Chargers trailing Sunday in Kansas City at the end of the first half, the second-round pick won his 1-on-1 matchup on the outside and hauled in a perfectly placed ball down the sideline from Justin Herbert for 37 yards.

It was Harris' longest reception of his debut campaign and would lead to a crucial Bolts touchdown to end the half.

"That's a catch, the whole receiver room, practices every day," Harris said this week. "That's all I really want, just muscle memory. Being able to flip the momentum, especially when we needed a change in that moment.

"We needed a big play and were going into a big drive, I was glad to be able to have that moment and flip the script a little bit and get us in a good position," Harris added.

Herbert said: "We know how talented and athletic Tre' is and I think he's going to make so many big plays and has already made a ton this year. For him to go up there and catch that pass, it was huge for us to set up that touchdown and kind of get us back into the game."

As Harris enters the final stretch of his rookie season, his progression and growth are clear.

Harris has held a steady role in the offense throughout the season but come on strong as of late by playing in 50 percent or more of the offensive snaps in the last four games.

And with Quentin Johnston out with an injury in the Chiefs game, Harris was called upon to fill a significant role and leading all wide receivers with 56 snaps.

Harris knew heading into the game he would be more involved, but whether he heads into a game being a focal point or not, he said it doesn't change much of his approach.

"Nothing really changed to be honest with you," Harris said. "For me, going into the game I'm in the mode where I'm ready for whatever. Whatever happens, whatever a guy needs, no matter the situation.

"Unfortunately, Q was banged up with an injury so my mindset immediately just set to the position itself and make sure I key in on all the small details and go in and execute," Harris added.

Harris finished the day with three receptions for 49 yards in a tough, physical road win and was able to show why he feels he's gotten more settled in late in his rookie year.

"I would say just being more comfortable in the offense and being comfortable with the play speed as well," Harris said. "Just being able to manipulate DBs with my eyes, routes, things like that.

"I think especially the past few games, the game is starting to slow down more than it already has," he added.

A lot of that could be attributed to the way he's attacked everything from the moment he arrived in El Segundo.

Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh praised the rookie for what he's brought to the table in all facets.

"Tre' looks like he's been playing for four or five years," Harbaugh said. "Just that veteran mentality, he knows everything, knows all the positions, technique in terms of blocking, in terms of pass catching and in terms of knowing the offense. It's veteran like in every way."

Chargers Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman echoed Harbaugh's sentiments, adding what exactly he does to set him up for success.

Roman believes it can only mean good things down the road.

"I talked to him last week about his routine once he leaves the building," Roman said. "So impressive, he basically walked me through Tuesday night, Wednesday night, Thursday night, Friday night in terms of what he does to prepare after he leaves here from a playbook, from a film study standpoint."

He later added: "I got to give his work ethic and how serious he takes his job as the theme on why he's been able to be as successful as he has with the opportunities he's had so far. He's not lighting up the stat board but he's taking advantage of every opportunity given. He's really becoming a Swiss army knife for us as well."