The Chargers closed out the draft by selecting defensive back Trikweze Bridges in the seventh round (No. 256 overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Here are five things to know about the Florida defensive back:
Bridges will be flipping coasts now on the Chargers.
The defensive back spent his last year at Florida, where he became a big piece of their defense appearing in all 13 games.
Despite not beginning the season as a starter, he would eventually take over the role and start the final seven games.
He finished leading the team with 70 tackles (38 solo) in addition to two interceptions, six pass breakups, one tackle for loss and two forced fumbles last season.
He did not allow a touchdown when targeted in 2024, ranking third among all SEC defensive backs with at least 400 snaps in passer rating against when targeted (29.9), according to Pro Football Focus.
2. Anywhere in the secondary
The defensive back showed off his versatility during his college career.
Bridges lined up and excelled wherever he was needed in college, whether it be as a strong safety, free safety or wide cornerback.
During his impressive final season at Florida, he played the first eight games of the season in both safety spots before flipping over and starting the final five games of the season as an outside cornerback.