Daiyan Henley

Linebacker Daiyan Henley discusses the team's mentality following the Week 5 matchup against the Washington Commanders.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley speaks with the media ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the New York Giants.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith on fourth down.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley bolts through the offensive line and tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White for a loss of 5 yards.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley secures his first interception of the season off of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith.

Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley meets with the media to discuss how he feels coming from where he started to becoming a prominent player on the defense, representing his city while playing for the Chargers, and more.

Quarterback Justin Herbert, wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, linebacker Daiyan Henley, outside linebacker Khalil Mack, and safety Alohi Gilman speak to the media at their postgame press conference following the LA win vs the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley speaks with the media about the team's hard fought Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley secures Chargers' first sack of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Brazil results in a loss of 8 yards.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley, outside linebacker Khalil Mack, and safety Derwin James Jr. speak to the media in São Paulo during Week 1. Henley, Mack, and James discuss their excitement of starting the new NFL season in Brazil, what makes Head Coach Jim Harbaugh unique, and their goal of getting to the Super Bowl.

Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley meets with the media to discuss being chosen as a captain, what thinks makes a good natural leader and more.

Step inside the world of Daiyan Henley, linebacker for the LA Chargers, as he goes through what an NFL player does in a day. Experience everything from practice routines, recovery tactics, interviews, a locker tour, and more in this jam-packed day during the peak of 2025 Training Camp.

Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley speaks to the media after practice at 2025 Training Camp. Henley discusses his excitement to play football at the next preseason game on Saturday, bringing his highly energetic and enthusiastic approach to work every day, striving to be dependable in his leadership role among the team, linebacker Marlowe Wax's work ethic, and the rivalry between the Chargers and the Rams in Los Angeles.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley speaks to the media after the preseason game vs. the New Orleans Saints. Henley discusses Caleb Murphy's sacks, on his motivation to get back on the field, and the defensive line's motto.

Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley was mic'd up at 2025 Training Camp as he battles against quarterback Justin Herbert and the Bolts offense on wide receiver Keenan Allen's first day back. Listen in as Henley chases down rookie running back Omarion Hampton, gets coached up by Linebackers Coach NaVorro Bowman, and chirps the entire Chargers offense all practice long. Presented by Paramount+.

Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley speaks to the media on Day 6 of 2025 Training Camp in San Diego. Henley discusses the start to training camp, having to prove himself, his goals for year 3, and working with and learning from Denzel Perryman.

Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley meets with the media during to 2025 minicamp to discuss his recovery from injury during the offseason, his friendly competition with wide receiver Ladd McConkey, and the impact of veterans Derwin James Jr. and Khalil Mack on the team. He also answers whether he would want to play flag football in the 2028 Olympics in LA and accepts a special award.

NFL pros Tarheeb Still, Kimani Vidal, and Daiyan Henley attend their first ever gymnastics meet as they watch UCLA women's gymnastics & Olympic gold medalist, Jordan Chiles, take on the Stanford Cardinal at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion. Tune in as Daiyan convinces his teammates he can do a backflip and has the receipts to prove it, the NFL pros react to Jordan Chiles' iconic floor routine, and receive a hilarious gift from her at the end of the meet.

Chargers players Denzel Perryman, Daiyan Henley, and Scott Matlock react to some of their teammates' old photos. From J.K. Dobbins holding a diploma the size of a stadium blueprint to JK Scott's potential brush with Disney Channel to Derwin James Jr. dressed for three occasions at once, listen as the NFL pros take a peek into their teammates' past. Presented by Microsoft Surface.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley speaks to reporters about Head Coach Jim Harbaugh's message to the team following the conclusion of the 2024 season.

Watch as LB Daiyan Henley reacts to his first career interception against the Raiders.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley speaks with the media about his appreciation for Head Coach Jim Harbaugh following the Chargers' Week 18 victory vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley records his first career interception on errant throw vs. rival Las Vegas Raiders.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley meets with the media following the Chargers Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos during the 2024 NFL season.

Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley was mic'd up on Sunday for the Bolts' matchup the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sofi Stadium. Listen in as Henley is told by the captains to not talk during his first NFL coin toss "I don't get no lines?", gets starstruck over honorary captain Judge Judy, and cheers on his teammates Tarheeb Still, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston & more all game long.

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The Chargers linebacker is a first-time captain and is coming off perhaps the most impressive game of his young career

Henley became the first Bolts players to record at least 10 tackles, an interception and a sack in a game since 2000.

The pair of young rising stars will be donning the "C" for the first time in their pro careers

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The Chargers linebacker said he's been pushing to play all preseason and is excited for Saturday's game against the Rams

The Chargers defense put together a strong performance for the second straight day of training camp

The third-year linebacker has emphasized making plays on the football — with two interceptions to show for it — so far in camp

The Chargers linebacker recorded the first takeaway of training camp after an impromptu film session

While the veteran stars like Khalil Mack continue to lead, younger players like Daiyan Henley and Tuli Tuipulotu will be called upon once again

The third-year linebacker, who led the Chargers in tackles last season, has taken on more of a leadership role this offseason

ESPN's Ben Solak had high expectations for the pair of players with 100 days remaining before the Chargers kick the season off in Brazil

Pro Football Focus' Jonathon Macri tabbed third-year linebacker Daiyan Henley as his pick for the Chargers 

Coach NaVorro Bowman said Tuesday that he has high expectations for his group ahead of the 2025 season

The Chargers second-year linebacker led the team with 147 tackles as he cemented himself as one of the NFL's top young players

We chatted with the Chargers linebacker ahead of Thursday's home primetime matchup against the Broncos

The 2023 third-round pick has developed into one of the league's top young linebackers under the tutelage of NaVorro Bowman

"There's a lot of competition there and that's going to continue into training camp. I'm not going to sit here right now and say that there's a stoned depth chart because there's not."

The outside and inside linebacker group are lead by a handful of veterans who care more about team success than personal accolades

Here are five Bolts players to keep an eye on in the final stretch of the 2023 regular season

"To be there down the street from my house, you could imagine how many family members I'm going to have there. There's going to be a lot."

The veteran linebacker will be called upon to tie all three levels of the Chargers defense together in his first season in powder blue 

 The Chargers Head Coach said this group is "going to be a factor come training camp."

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Tarheeb Still, Kimani Vidal, and Daiyan Henley attend their first ever gymnastics meet as they watch UCLA women's gymnastics & Olympic gold medalist, Jordan Chiles, take on the Stanford Cardinal at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion. They react to Jordan Chiles' iconic floor routine, and receive a gift from her at the end of the meet.

Take a look back at the best photos of Daiyan Henley's 2024 campaign. Henley recorded 147 total tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1 interception, and a sack in the 2024-2025 NFL season.

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Check out some photos of third-round pick Daiyan Henley arriving at Chargers HQ, and more!

Take a look through some photos of the Chargers 2023 third-round Draft pick LB Daiyan Henley, from Washinton State.