Chargers training camp: Sleepers to watch at each offensive position

By admin — In News — July 14, 2026

   ​The Chargers enter their 2026 training camp with an overhauled offense led by offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. While most of the starting spots are solidified, several intriguing depth pieces and dark-horse contenders are fighting for primary rotational roles or roster safety.Here is a breakdown of the offensive sleepers to watch at every position group when training camp begins in a couple of weeks:AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRe-signed on a one-year contract, the former No. 3 overall pick is locked in as the primary backup to Justin Herbert. Lance, who has worked with McDaniel in the past, possesses the exact athletic traits and rushing dynamic that the coordinator would love to experiment with in specific packages.Vidal stepped up and handled significant volume last year during stretches of injuries, rushing for 643 yards. In 2026, he faces a battle against speedster Keaton Mitchell for the primary spell-back/backup role behind Omarion Hampton. Vidal’s passing-game usage in camp will be critical to earning that role.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter flashing big-play potential in the 2025 preseason, Campbell was claimed by the Panthers, but later returned to the Chargers’ practice squad. Now he is back in Los Angeles on a reserve/future contract. At nearly 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds with a 4.44 40-yard dash, Campbell offers an athletic, physical presence. He turned heads at mandatory minicamp by burning defenders for a 50-yard touchdown.This is a deep sleeper. Svoboda is a converted college quarterback with elite athletic traits who could be an intriguing developmental project in the Taysom Hill role. The Chargers are locked in with three tight ends, but if anything, he could be in a position to be a practice squad candidate while he develops at the position.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSelected in the sixth round out of Boston College, Taylor could be a highly dependable swing interior backup with spot-starter potential. He has immense positional versatility, having started at four different positions (LT, LG, RG, RT) in college. Early spring practices saw Taylor operating with the second unit, playing all four spots besides center.Selected in the fourth round, the towering 6-foot-9, 315-pound with a 34-inch wingspan Burke is someone to watch at tackle. He has rare physical traits and athletic footwork, which translates to an assertive blocker. Burke has a legitimate opportunity to push for the primary swing tackle spot behind Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater.This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers training camp: Sleepers to watch at each offensive position  

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