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R.J. 
Mickens

S
#27
|
LAC Chargers
6'0"
210lbs
R.J. Mickens headshot
Overall Grade '25
69.9
28th/98 - Ss
Snap Count '25
328
91st/179 - Ss
Interceptions '25
2
16th/98 - Ss
Pass Breakups '25
0
91st/98 - Ss
R.J. Mickens headshot
R.J.
Mickens
S
#27
|
LAC Chargers
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 4/1/2026
R.J. Mickens is a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers who earned a 69.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 28th among 98 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 73.4 ranked 17th among 98 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 50.0 ranked 93rd at the position.
He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. Mickens broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 12.5 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 4 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 17 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Los Angeles Chargers
2025 - Present
Clemson Tigers
2020 - 2024
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PFF Grades

2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
69.9
AVG
28th/98 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
73.4
AVG
17th/98 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
59.1
AVG
67th/98 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
50.0
AVG
93rd/98 Ss

Season Stats

2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
17
96th/98 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
2
16th/98 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
86th/98 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
4
98th/98 Ss

Defense

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Rank
96
th
Solo Tackles
17
80
th
Assists
8
40
th
Forced Fumbles
0
94
th
Stops
3
49
th
Sacks
0
20
th
Missed Tackles
6
16
th
Interceptions
2
98
th
Passer Rating Allowed
12.5
94
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
7
86
th
Total Pressures
0
91
st
PBUs
0
98
th
Receptions Allowed
4

Snaps

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Rank
91
st
Total Snaps
328
93
rd
Run Defense Snaps
108
124
th
Pass Rush Snaps
1
89
th
Coverage Snaps
219