Football Bio –
Played college football for the Clemson Tigers, Oregon State Beavers, and Florida State Seminoles. He signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2025. He signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2025. NFL/Chargers summary: Uiagalelei's 2026 focus is the backup quarterback competition.
HEIGHT
6' 4"
WEIGHT
252
EXPERIENCE
1 yr
COLLEGE
Florida State
2026 Outlook
Uiagalelei did not make the 53 but returned on the practice squad, giving the Chargers a developmental third quarterback who knows the offense. His path in 2026 is to stay ready for elevation while continuing to refine his processing and consistency.
Career Highlights
Played college football for the Clemson Tigers, Oregon State Beavers, and Florida State Seminoles. He signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2025. From St John Bosco in Bellflower, CA
Personal Life
Uiagalelei was born in Riverside, California, to Dave and Tausha Uiagalelei and grew up in a close, faith-centered family. His younger brother, Matayo, also became a high-level college football player, and the brothers were raised in a household where athletics and family support were constant parts of daily life. DJ also played baseball as a high school athlete before focusing on quarterback, and his family has remained closely involved throughout a college journey that took him across multiple programs.