Football Bio –
Explosive deep-threat option selected to stretch opposing defenses. Appeared in 10 games in 2025, largely developing behind veterans while functioning as a critical special teams asset. College: Auburn. Explosive deep-threat option selected to stretch opposing defenses. Pre-draft testing: 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine. NFL/Chargers summary: Enters the 2026 season with Los Angeles as a WR competing to define or expand his role.
HEIGHT
6' 1"
WEIGHT
182
EXPERIENCE
2 yrs
COLLEGE
Auburn
2026 Outlook
Lambert-Smith made the 53 as receiver and return depth. His 2026 role should center on special teams, vertical speed and being ready for a larger offensive workload when the rotation expands or injuries hit.
Career Highlights
Explosive deep-threat option selected to stretch opposing defenses. He returned 18 kickoffs for 418 yards (23.2-yard average) and caught 5 passes for 51 yards and his first career NFL touchdown. Lambert-Smith produced at Penn State before a breakout final college season at Auburn. Drafted by the Chargers in 2025, he contributed as a rookie on special teams and as a developmental deep threat, including his first NFL receiving touchdown.
Personal Life
Lambert-Smith is from Norfolk, Virginia, and comes from a large athletic family. He has publicly identified former NFL safety Kam Chancellor as an uncle, giving him a close family connection to high-level football. Away from football, he has also expressed interest in fashion and creative pursuits.