RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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ESPN recently ranked NFL teams based on their under-25 talent, and the Chargers came in at No. 11, narrowly missing out on a spot among the league’s top young cores.
"The top young player for the Chargers is Alt, who is 23 years old and tasked with protecting quarterback Justin Herbert. Running back Omarion Hampton and tight end Oronde Gadsden (both 23) performed well for the Chargers in 2025. Wide receivers Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris are all 24.
"On defense, the underrated slot cornerback Tarheeb Still is still just 24 years old, while edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu will turn 24 on Sept. 3. However, rookie first-rounder Mesidor does not qualify for this ranking, as he turned 25 in April."
The Chargers dropped one spot in the list compared to last year. Notable teams ahead of Los Angeles in this category are the Raiders , Browns and the Texans.
Aaron Schatz of ESPN named Joe Alt their blue-chip prospect, and with good reason.
At 23 years old, Alt has established himself as a cornerstone of the team and arguably the best player on offense.
Alt has massive expectations this season after only playing in six games last season. The former Notre Dame Fighting Irish is expected to anchor the offensive line and push for his first career All-Pro season.
The Chargers have put Alt in a great spot to do just that, which in turn will benefit the entire team.
Los Angeles has a handful of great young talents who are expected to perform at a high level this upcoming season.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Where Chargers rank among NFL's best under-25 talent
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