Chargers’ top 10 defensive performers in 2025, per PFF

Jan. 14, 2026, 8:51 p.m. PT

The Los Angeles Chargers’ season ended when they fell flat to the New England Patriots in the Wild Card round of the AFC playoffs.

With the offseason on the horizon, Pro Football Focus’ year-end defensive player rankings will become all the more important as Los Angeles looks to carry its dominant momentum into next season.

Here are the Chargers’ top-10 defensive performers by PFF’s metrics:

1. EDGE Khalil Mack

PFF grade: 79.2

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.2. S Derwin James Jr.

PFF grade: 78.7

3. CB Benjamin St-Juste

PFF grade: 77.6

4. EDGE Odafe Oweh

PFF grade: 75.5

5. DL Teair Tart

PFF grade: 71.0

6. RB Kimani Vidal

PFF grade: 73.2

7. S R.J. Mickens

PFF grade: 70.8

8. CB Donte Jackson

PFF grade: 70.8

9. S Tony Jefferson

PFF grade: 70.8

10. EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu

PFF grade: 67.8

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