Genesis Smith

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.

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).

Here are the new jersey numbers for the Chargers 2026 draft picks

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