Chargers second-year cornerback tabbed as potential 2025 'breakout candidate'

One Los Angeles Chargers second-year cornerback has been tabbed as a potential breakout candidate for the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans in the first half at SoFi Stadium. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Optimism is at an all-time high surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers after an impressive first season under head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Now, fans are expecting more than just a postseason appearance when the team suits up for the 2025 season.

One reason for the height in optimism has been how the team has handled the NFL Draft in the last two seasons.

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Draft experts feel the Chargers have a lot of young talent, and Jonathon Macri of Pro Football Focus believes that second-year cornerback Tarheeb Still could be the breakout player for the Chargers this upcoming season.

"Still played a key role for the Chargers defense as a fifth-round rookie, playing over 800 defensive snaps throughout the year as the team suffered from a shortage of starters. The team brought in two outside corner options in free agency, Benjamin St-Juste and Donte Jackson, which will open up Still to play more in the slot in 2025 – the role he performed better in this past year, earning an 81.7 coverage grade and 81.8 overall grade from the slot compared to a 68.0 coverage grade and 68.9 overall grade lined up wide," wrote Macri.

The future is bright in Los Angeles, and there is plenty of young talent looking to make a statement this coming season. Still could become a younger leader for this defense after an impressive rookie season from the fifth round selection.

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still celebrates after intercepting a pass againt the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at SoFi Stadium. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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