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Chargers Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Los Angeles Chargers as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 10, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ladd McConkey | WR | LAC | 2.12 | 7 |
| 2 | Omarion Hampton | RB | LAC | 4.05 | 7 |
| 3 | David Njoku | TE | LAC | 7.02 | 7 |
| 4 | Justin Herbert | QB | LAC | 10.02 | 7 |
| 5 | Cameron Dicker | PK | LAC | 13.02 | 7 |
Ladd McConkey
Ladd McConkey's current ADP is 2.12, which is the 12th pick of the 2nd round, and 23rd selection overall.
Omarion Hampton
Omarion Hampton's current ADP is 4.05, which is the 5th pick of the 4th round, and 41st selection overall.
David Njoku
David Njoku's current ADP is 7.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 7th round, and 73rd selection overall.
Justin Herbert
Justin Herbert's current ADP is 10.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 10th round, and 109th selection overall.
Cameron Dicker
Cameron Dicker's current ADP is 13.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 13th round, and 146th selection overall.
Los Angeles Chargers 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2 | Away | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 3 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 4 | Away | New York Giants |
| 5 | Home | Washington Commanders |
| 6 | Away | Miami Dolphins |
| 7 | Home | Indianapolis Colts |
| 8 | Home | Minnesota Vikings |
| 9 | Away | Tennessee Titans |
| 10 | Home | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 11 | Away | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 13 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 14 | Home | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 15 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 16 | Away | Dallas Cowboys |
| 17 | Home | Houston Texans |
| 18 | Away | Denver Broncos |
Los Angeles Chargers News
Quentin Johnston, Quentin Johnston Set for Career Season with New Play-Caller?
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston could be in line for a breakout season in his first year working with new Chargers play-caller Mike McDaniel, according to Thomas Martinez of Sports Illustrated. Martinez speculates that McDaniel will help weaponize Johnston's speed by putting him in better situations to rack up yards after the catch. Johnston got off to a scorching start to the 2025 season, recording 22 catches for 337 yards and four touchdowns on 36 targets across his first four games played. However, his production tailed off over the course of the season, and he finished the year with 51 receptions for 735 yards and eight touchdowns on 84 targets across 14 games. The 24-year-old has always flashed big-play and big-game upside, but he's struggled to string together consistent production on a week-to-week basis. There's no guarantee that will change in 2026, but Johnston could have a better chance to reach his ceiling now that McDaniel is in Los Angeles.
June 14, 2026 11:28 AM EST
Kimani Vidal, Kimani Vidal a Dynasty Insurance Back with Week-Winning Upside
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal has become one of the more unheralded insurance backs in dynasty. With the Chargers' signing of former Raven Keaton Mitchell in free agency, the fourth-year undrafted runner out of East Carolina was quick to earn sleeper status in Mike McDaniel's speed and spacing-based offense, but in a true emergency situation, it is Vidal who is more likely to take on something closer to an every-down role should presumed starter Omarion Hampton miss extended time with injury. As a rookie in 2025, Hampton missed eight games with a fractured ankle, and with veteran Najee Harris already lost for the year by that point with a torn Achilles, it was the 2024 sixth-round pick Vidal who led the Chargers in rushing attempts and yards, turning in four top-10 fantasy finishes in his 10 starts. In what appears to be a vastly improved offense heading into 2026, the 24-year-old Vidal remains a must-roster handcuff with legitimate week-winning potential as an injury fill-in.
June 14, 2026 5:12 AM EST
Ladd McConkey, Ladd McConkey a Dynasty Buy-Low Candidate with Improved Offensive Environment in Los Angeles
After a standout rookie campaign in 2024, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey saw his numbers fall across the board in 2025. Across 16 games (12 starts), the 24-year-old recorded 66 receptions for 789 yards and six touchdowns on 106 targets for an average of just 11.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Despite the downturn in production, there's reason for fantasy managers to be optimistic about McConkey's outlook in 2026. For one, the Chargers brought in a new play-caller over the offseason in former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, who should help maximize the team's offensive weapons. Additionally, veteran wideout Keenan Allen is currently a free agent after leading the team with 122 targets in 2025. If the Chargers do not bring back Allen, McConkey could see an uptick in both targets and playing time in the slot. In dynasty formats, managers may want to explore buying low on McConkey ahead of a possible re-emergence in 2026.
June 13, 2026 10:20 AM EST
Brenen Thompson, Brenen Thompson a Worthy Long-Term Upside Bet for Dynasty Managers
After recording 54 receptions for 1,054 yards and six touchdowns across 13 games in his final collegiate season at Mississippi State, wide receiver Brenen Thompson was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. Thompson is known as a vertical field stretcher with elite speed, as evidenced by his 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 Scouting Combine. The 22-year-old will be part of a crowded wide receiver room in Los Angeles and projects to play a reserve role as a rookie behind Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Tre' Harris. Still, Thompson may have found an ideal landing spot with the Chargers thanks to the presence of new play-caller Mike McDaniel, who has a proven track record of weaponizing players with speed from his time with the Miami Dolphins. In dynasty formats, Thompson's long-term outlook is trending upwards ahead of his rookie campaign.
June 12, 2026 8:20 AM EST
Keaton Mitchell, Can Keaton Mitchell Carve Out a Large Enough Role for a Fantasy Breakout?
Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell brought energy and excitement to the field throughout his three-year stint with the Ravens, but injuries and a 191-pound frame have limited him to only 144 total opportunities across those three seasons. Regularly showcasing his game-breaking speed, he averaged a whopping 6.8 yards per touch on that minimal workload, and in agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with the Chargers, he lands with an offensive coordinator in Mike McDaniel who arguably values speed more than any playcaller in the league. Mitchell is expected to serve primarily as a change-of-pace back behind 2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton, so he won't see the type of volume that allowed McDaniel to turn past speedsters De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert into Pro Bowlers, but in an offense known for creating space for its playmakers, a career year is very much in the cards. At only 24 years old, Mitchell is RotoBaller's RB80, but now, almost 30 months removed from the ACL tear that ended his rookie season and cost him the majority of his sophomore campaign, he is an easy player to get excited about and a low-cost breakout candidate, particularly in best ball formats.
June 7, 2026 5:41 AM EST
