The Los Angeles Chargers just added wide receiver depth at No. 105 by drafting Brenen Thompson, a speed merchant whose scorched-earth 4.26-second 40-yard dash (100th-percentile) makes him the ultimate vertical threat in an offense designed to maximize explosive plays. Thompson earned a 23.1% Target Share (64th-percentile) while averaging a massive 17.9 Yards Per Reception at Mississippi State, proving he can dominate as a field-stretcher despite a late 22.1 Breakout Age.
In Dynasty, he joins a crowded WR room behind Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris, but can carve out a role as that field stretcher, with a top speed of nearly 24 mph. He should be considered a late round rookie pick.
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Notice Hortiz didn’t rule out a reunion with Keenan Allen. The Chargers’ wide receiver room is a construction zone, with the team potentially eyeing former team leader Allen or scheme-fit veteran Jauan Jennings to solidify the rotation.
Ladd McConkey dynasty owners would prefer the team does not bring back Keenan Allen to cannibalize those high-leverage intermediate looks as McConkey and Allen win in similar ways and in similar areas. We’ve already seen Allen’s target-gravity suffocate McConkey’s fantasy ceiling, so McConkey and Tre Harris enthusiasts would prefer a Day 2 rookie to the “wrong” veteran signing. Meanwhile, Jennings would more directly challenge Quentin Johnston‘s role.
Despite whispers of a forced exile, Hortiz is trying to squash the rumors by declaring that the fleet-footed Johnston remains a central pillar of the team’s offensive. While he has yet to fully manifest the production of a first round pick, Quentin Johnston has “consistently” posted over 700 yards and secured eight scores across each of his last two seasons.
With the departure of Keenan Allen, Johnston stands to inherit some of those vacated targets, making him a late-round sleeper fantasy drafts. However, Los Angeles is in the market for a wide receiver in the NFL Draft. However, Johnston’s anemic career production opens up the possibility that Tre Harris and [Rookie WR X] may be the biggest beneficiaries of the open target share.
Chargers wide receiver Tre Harris has signed his rookie deal, officially ending a brief holdout just as veterans report to training camp. The timing is notable, coinciding with veteran receiver Mike Williams’ surprise retirement.
Harris becomes the latest second-round pick to finalize his contract and steps into camp with a golden opportunity. He’s expected to compete for starting reps at X receiver, battling 2023 first-rounder Quentin Johnston. His presence could allow Johnston to shift into a more natural role as a flanker or big slot—alignments that better showcase his run-after-catch ability.
At 6’2”, 205 pounds, the 23-year-old Harris fits the Chargers’ mold at X: strong hands, body control, and toughness at the catch point. He has a realistic chance to finish second on the team in targets behind rookie standout Ladd McConkey. Still, in Greg Roman’s run-heavy offense, the overall passing volume—and fantasy value—of any Chargers wideout not named McConkey remains an open question.
Author: Pat Mitchell(@PatMitchellFF)
Mike Williams has been added to the PUP List by the Chargers. Williams signed a one-year contract worth up to $6 million during free agency to reunite with the team he has been part of for the majority of his career. The news does not mean Williams will miss games, but it has opened up a window for rookie WR Tre Harris or Quentin Johnston to grab an opportunity at being the team’s WR2 behind Ladd McConkey.
Williams was known for his field stretching and contested catch ability, while Keenan Allen occupied the slot in what was a highly dynamic Chargers offense. Last season, we saw Rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey break out and become the alpha for the Chargers. Now, can we see Tre Harris emerge as a big-bodied target to work in tandem with Ladd, or does Quentin Johnston show any sign of life and become what the Chargers envisioned when he was selected 23rd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Harris is currently a holdout over a disagreement over guaranteed money. Now, the Mike Williams designation gives Quentin Johnston the early leg up on valuable reps and building chemistry with quarterback Justin Herbert.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
The Chargers became the first NFL team to open training camp this weekend, with rookies scheduled to report – but second-round pick Tre Harris was notably absent. Selected 55th overall, Harris has yet to sign his rookie contract, part of a broader standoff affecting the entire second round. Just two of the 32 second-rounders have signed deals so far, and both contracts were fully guaranteed – marking a significant shift under the rookie wage scale established by the 2011 collective bargaining agreement. It’s now believed that all unsigned second-round picks are seeking fully guaranteed deals, a precedent that could reshape rookie contracts going forward.
While the holdup isn’t exclusive to Harris, his absence could have an impact on the Chargers’ depth chart. With the rookie sidelined, 2023 first-rounder Quentin Johnston – still just 23, and entering his third season – now has a clearer path to retaining a starting role.
This also opens up opportunity for Mike Williams, who rejoined the team on a modest one-year, $3 million deal. Now 31, Williams will need to prove he still has something left in the tank after a disappointing 2024 campaign in which he totaled just 298 yards. This receiver room remains wide open – and for now, one of its key additions is missing.
Author: Pat Mitchell(@PatMitchellFF)
