Genesis Smith

Safety Genesis Smith intercepts a deep pass from Bills quarterback Josh Allen for his second interception of the game in Week 3.

Safety Genesis Smith intercepts Bills quarterback Josh Allen for his first career NFL interception in Week 3.

Safety Genesis Smith speaks to the media following the Chargers' Week 2 matchup vs the Raiders. He discusses Head Coach Jim Harbaugh's message to the team and how the team can attack the week to prepare for Week 3 vs the Bills.

Chargers safety Genesis Smith meets with the media to discuss his experience in his first NFL preseason game and his continued development during training camp. Smith shares how he's working to build trust with his coaches and teammates, adjust to the speed of the NFL, and improve his communication and understanding of the defense. He also discusses applying coaching points to his tackling, balancing his instincts with the techniques he's being taught, learning from Derwin James Jr. and the veterans in the safety room, and more.

Watch the 2026 Chargers draft picks receive the call from General Manager Joe Hortiz and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh during the NFL Draft.

With the 2026 NFL Draft officially over, check out the college highlights of the full Chargers 2026 draft class, including first round pick Edge Akheem Mesidor, second round pick OL Jake Slaughter, and more!

Arizona Wildcats safety Genesis Smith records a 10'8" broad jump and 42.5" vertical jump at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

The Los Angeles Chargers select Arizona Wildcats safety Genesis Smith in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 131 overall pick (via a trade with the New England Patriots).

The Chargers selected University of Arizona S Genesis Smith with the No. 131 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.

The rookie notched his first and second interceptions of his NFL career in Week 3

The Chargers rookie safety intercepted Allen twice in the first half Sunday

The fourth-round safety has made plays throughout camp so far and had strong preseason debut in Houston

Brenen Thompson and Genesis Smith each made splash plays during Tuesday's practice at The Bolt

The Los Angeles Chargers today announced that the team has signed five players selected in the 2026 draft class to rookie contracts — Memphis tackle Travis Burke (No. 117), Arizona safety Genesis Smith (No. 131), South Carolina defensive lineman Nick Barrett (No. 145), Boston College guard Logan Taylor (No. 202), and Oregon guard Alex Harkey (No. 206).

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An All-Big 12 safety in 2025, Smith totaled five interceptions and 14 passes defensed over his Arizona career

The Arizona safety, the 131st overall pick in the draft, was a Third-Team All-Big 12 selection in 2025