The Los Angeles Chargers today announced that the team has signed seven players selected in the 2025 draft class to rookie contracts — Oregon defensive lineman Jamaree Caldwell (No. 86 overall), South Carolina outside linebacker Kyle Kennard (No. 125), Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (No. 158), Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden (No. 165), Pittsburgh guard Branson Taylor (No. 199), Clemson safety RJ Mickens (No. 214) and Florida defensive back Trikweze Bridges (No. 256).
In addition, the Bolts waived outside linebacker Chris Collins and signed 18 undrafted free agents — Illinois defensive lineman TeRah Edwards, Virginia Tech defensive lineman Josh Fuga, Kansas wide receiver Luke Grimm, Western Kentucky outside linebacker Kylan Guidry, Virginia Tech safety Jaylen Jones, Texas State guard Nash Jones, Maryland center Josh Kaltenberger, Iowa State tight end Stevo Klotz, Bowling Green State cornerback Jordan Oladokun, Iowa State cornerback Myles Purchase, Baylor outside linebacker Garmon Randolph, Oregon cornerback Nikko Reed, Rutgers cornerback Eric Rogers, South Carolina running back Raheim Sanders, Purdue tackle Corey Stewart, Florida State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, Syracuse tackle Savion Washington and Syracuse linebacker Marlowe Wax.
Caldwell earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition for Oregon in 2024, starting all 14 games for the Ducks. He was a key contributor to an Oregon defense that ranked No. 15 in the nation by allowing 315.9 yards per game. The 6-1, 340-pound defensive lineman set a career high last season with 29 tackles (16 solo), adding 4.5 tackles for loss, three pass breakups and a forced fumble. Caldwell is ninth Oregon Duck drafted by the Bolts.
Prior to his 2024 season at Oregon, Caldwell played two years at Houston (2022-23). In 20 games for the Cougars, he totaled 38 tackles (28 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, a forced fumble and blocked two kicks. Caldwell set a career high in 2023 at…
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