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D.J. Uiagalelei, the towering former five-star QB with elite physical tools, is now a Charger—but his NFL journey has been anything but smooth. Once the nation’s top high school prospect and Clemson’s starter behind Trevor Lawrence, his college career was marked by flashes of brilliance and frustrating inconsistency, culminating in an injury-shortened final season at Florida State and an undrafted status in 2025. The Chargers took a flyer on his raw potential, hoping he can evolve into a reliable backup. But with Trey Lance already ahead of him on the depth chart, Uiagalelei’s path to the field is narrow—likely a preseason battle for snaps, with a practice squad stint the most probable outcome. Can he turn his big frame and big arm into NFL durability? The Chargers are watching closely.

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