Football Bio –
His father, Paul, played football and baseball at Utah, while his mother, Mikki, is a member of the Crimson Club Hall of Fame after an All- American career in both basketball and volleyball for the Utes. NFL/Chargers summary: Entered the 2026 Chargers program as a rookie competing for a roster or developmental role.
HEIGHT
6' 5"
WEIGHT
240
EXPERIENCE
Rookie
COLLEGE
Utah
2026 Outlook
Barton returned on the practice squad after missing the 53. He gives the Chargers developmental linebacker depth and could be elevated if injuries thin the active group.
Career Highlights
Barton pounced on a crucial pocket fumble forced by the defense, securing a key takeaway that directly set up an offensive touchdown drive in the 27-7 victory.
Personal Life
Barton was born in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, into one of the state's most accomplished athletic families. His father, Paul, played football and baseball at Utah, while his mother, Mikki-Kane Barton, starred in both basketball and volleyball; brothers Cody and Jackson reached the NFL, and sister Dani Drews became an elite volleyball player. Growing up around that level of competition made sports a family language, even as Lander worked to establish his own identity at Utah and beyond.