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GenesisSmith

SS#22LAC Chargers

6'2" • 204lbs • 21y/o

Overall Grade '26: 82.3; 5th/89 - Ss
Snap Count '26: 144; 69th/141 - Ss
Interceptions '26: 2; 2nd/89 - Ss
WK 5 MATCHUP: vs DEN 10/11, 8:05 PM

Genesis

Smith

#22

LAC Chargers

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Last updated: 10/10/2026

Genesis Smith is a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers who earned a 82.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 5th among 89 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 76.3 ranked 8th among 89 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 73.7 ranked 31st at the position.

He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. Smith broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 89.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 6 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 7 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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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

82nd/89 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

2nd/89 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

56th/89 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

47th/89 Ss

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

89.6

Yards per Reception Allowed

17.5

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

144

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

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