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Genesis Smith
Chargers logoLos Angeles Chargers

Genesis Smith

Sposition#22jersey22age6' 2"height204lbsRookieexperienceArizonacollege
At a glance

Genesis Smith is a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers (No. 22). In 7 games of the 2026 season: 16 tackles, 0 sacks and 2 interceptions. Snap share in Week 9: 59% of defensive snaps.

Is Genesis Smith playing this week?

Genesis Smith is not on the current injury report. The Los Angeles Chargers play next on the road at the Baltimore Ravens on Mon, Nov 16, 8:15 PM ET (Week 10), on ESPN.

What are Genesis Smith's stats this season?

In 7 games of the 2026 season, Genesis Smith has 16 tackles, 0 sacks and 2 interceptions.

What team does Genesis Smith play for?

Genesis Smith plays safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, wearing No. 22. Genesis Smith is 22 years old, 6' 2", 204 lbs. College: Arizona. Rookie season.

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Pigskin Nightly, “Genesis Smith 2026 stats and profile”, https://pigskinnightly.com/players/genesis-smith (updated 2026-11-10).

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45gradeS
Genesis SmithLos Angeles Chargers · #22
Depth54th of 96 safeties
2026 percentile card · vs 96 qualified safeties

How he stacks up

Snap %16Tkl/g4PD91INT92TFL24

PercentilePercentileWhere a player ranks among qualified players at his position: 90 = better than 90% of them.Glossary → vs safeties with 135+ defensive snaps. GradeGradeThe average of a player's percentiles on his position's card, from 1 to 99.Glossary → = average of these 5. Elite 90+ · Pro Bowl 75+ · Starter 50+ · Depth below.

Method7 games252 defensive snapsweeks 1–9peer group 96 qualified · min. 135 defensive snapsnflverse pbp + snap counts · ESPN box scoresupdated 12 min agoGlossary →
Compare him with anyone →Defense vs positionMilestone watch

Snap share

Defense and special teams, by week
36%27 snapsWk 1 · ARI
57%36 snapsWk 2 · LV
64%42 snapsWk 3 · BUF
65%39 snapsWk 4 · SEA
40%25 snapsWk 5 · DEN
54%33 snapsWk 6 · KC
17%9 snapsWk 8 · LA
59%41 snapsWk 9 · HOU

The contract

OverTheCap via nflverse · Paid vs Played · team cap
Chargers · signed 2026 · 4 years, through 2029$1.4M a year
Total
$5.4M
Guaranteed
$1.0M
Share of cap at signing
0.4%
19% of the value guaranteed
48th paid65th in snapspercentiles among 398 DBs under contract, 2026

Game log

DefenseInterceptions
WeekOpponentResultTklSoloSacksTFLPDQB hitsINTRet ydsTD
1 Sep 13vs Cardinals logoARIL 14-26540000–––
2 Sep 20vs Raiders logoLVL 14-26100010–––
3 Sep 27@ Bills logoBUFL 16-24520020210
4 Oct 4@ Seahawks logoSEAL 23-30110000–––
5 Oct 11vs Broncos logoDENL 17-23100010–––
6 Oct 18@ Chiefs logoKCL 6-22310000–––
9 Nov 8vs Texans logoHOUL 22-44000010–––
Season1680050210

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Same position · nearest by grade · AFC West first
AFC WestAlohi GilmanChiefs logoKC · S31tkl1PD34DepthAFC WestJaden HicksChiefs logoKC · S34tkl1PD33DepthAFC WestTaylor RappBroncos logoDEN · S18tkl0PD26DepthAFCM.J. StewartTexans logoHOU · S20tkl1PD46DepthAFCEmmanuel McNeil-WarrenBrowns logoCLE · S42tkl3PD44DepthLeagueJonas SankerSaints logoNO · S47tkl2PD47Depth

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