{"id":560447,"date":"2026-03-24T05:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T05:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/560447\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T05:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T05:12:13","slug":"2026-nfl-draft-chargers-hosting-versatile-defender-on-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/560447\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL Draft: Chargers hosting versatile defender on visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chargers<\/a> are hosting LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr, according to NFL insider Ryan Fowler<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Perkins also has a visit scheduled with the Steelers.<\/p>\n

Perkins entered the 2025 campaign coming off a torn ACL, which he sustained the previous season. He was a versatile playmaker for LSU’s STAR position, a hybrid linebacker, before electing to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

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In 2025, Perkins posted 56 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and tied for the team lead with three interceptions in 12 games.<\/p>\n

In four seasons at LSU, he recorded 35 tackles for loss and eight forced fumbles. Fowler believes Perkins remains one of the more interesting evals in this year’s draft class. A unique chess piece for the defense, he can blitz, play the run, and spy opposing quarterbacks.<\/p>\n

Who is Featured in Chargers Linebacker Room?<\/p>\n

The Chargers linebacker room is headlined by Daiyan Henley and Denzel Perryman. Henley recorded 54 solo tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2025.<\/p>\n

Perryman posted 30 solo tackles, five tackles for loss and three quarterback hits last season. Earlier this month, the Chargers re-signed the Pro Bowler to a one-year deal.<\/p>\n

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Behind Henley and Perryman, the Chargers’ depth at linebacker includes Del’Shawn Phillips, Marlowe Wax and Troy Dye.<\/p>\n

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