Daniel Wade · Jul 16, 2026
Wade sees Ja'Mari Caldwell as the Chargers' breakout candidate in year two, potentially becoming the team's best defensive lineman, though he doubts any Chargers interior lineman cracks a top-10 list going into 2026.
“if he has the the same leap that Justin Aboybie did from year one to year two, you're looking at someone that's going to be, you know, like, could easily be the charger's best defensive lineman”
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Jamaree Caldwell to outplay his draft cost
“There's one name that chargers fans aren't thinking about enough going into 2026, and that is defensive lineman Jahmari Caldwell who could be in for a breakout year.”
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Jamaree Caldwell to be 1st on the depth chart
“if he has the the same leap that Justin Aboybie did from year one to year two, you're looking at someone that's going to be, you know, like, could easily be the charger's best defensive lineman”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.