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GenesisSmith

SS#22LAC Chargers
6'2" • 204lbs • 21y/o
Overall Grade '26
58.7
53rd/91 - Ss
Snap Count '26
202
71st/160 - Ss
Interceptions '26
2
4th/91 - Ss
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Genesis
Smith
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#22
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LAC Chargers

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/1/2026
Genesis Smith is a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers who earned a 58.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 53rd among 91 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 55.5 ranked 53rd among 91 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 68.3 ranked 47th at the position.
He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. Smith broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 94.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 9 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 10 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Los Angeles Chargers
2026 - Present
Arizona Wildcats
2023 - 2025
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PFF Grades

2026
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
58.7
AVG
53rd/91 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
55.5
AVG
53rd/91 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
-
AVG
85th/91 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
68.3
AVG
47th/91 Ss

Season Stats

2026
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
10
82nd/91 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
2
4th/91 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
66th/91 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
9
40th/91 Ss
Rank
82
nd
Solo Tackles
10
70
th
Assists
4
20
th
Forced Fumbles
0
72
nd
Stops
3
28
th
Sacks
0
6
th
Missed Tackles
1
4
th
Interceptions
2
37
th
Passer Rating Allowed
94.9
72
nd
Yards per Reception Allowed
14.7
66
th
Total Pressures
0
11
th
PBUs
2
40
th
Receptions Allowed
9
Rank
71
st
Total Snaps
202
68
th
Run Defense Snaps
82
124
th
Pass Rush Snaps
0
72
nd
Coverage Snaps
120