David Njoku Los Angeles Chargers · #83
David Njoku is a Tight End for the Los Angeles Chargers, drafted 29th overall, 2017. In 2026 he caught 6 passes for 67 yards and 0 touchdowns.
David Njoku — the report card
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Where David Njoku stands
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David Njoku — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees David Njoku
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David Njoku career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Rec | Yds | TD | Tgt | Y/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 16 | 32 | 386 | 4 | 60 | 12.1 |
| 2018 | 16 | 56 | 639 | 4 | 88 | 11.4 |
| 2019 | 4 | 5 | 41 | 1 | 10 | 8.2 |
| 2020 | 13 | 19 | 213 | 2 | 29 | 11.2 |
| 2021 | 16 | 36 | 475 | 4 | 53 | 13.2 |
| 2022 | 14 | 58 | 628 | 4 | 80 | 10.8 |
| 2023 | 16 | 81 | 882 | 6 | 123 | 10.9 |
| 2024 | 11 | 64 | 505 | 5 | 97 | 7.9 |
| 2025 | 12 | 33 | 293 | 4 | 48 | 8.9 |
| 2026 in progress · 2 games | 2 | 6 | 67 | 0 | 8 | 11.2 |
| Career | 120 | 390 | 4,129 | 34 | 596 |
The Lab
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Are the Los Angeles Chargers built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of David Njoku
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
David Njoku is a Tight End for the Los Angeles Chargers, in his 12th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 29th overall, 2017 as a Tight End.
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David Njoku is a Los Angeles Chargers tight end, drafted 29th overall, 2017.
Chapter
Across 10 seasons (2017–2026) he has caught 390 passes for 4,129 yards and 34 touchdowns.
Chapter
Most recently he caught 6 passes for 67 yards and 0 touchdowns in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 246 lbs
- Draft
- 29th overall, 2017
- Born
- Cedar Grove, NJ
- Age
- 30
- Jersey
- #83
David Njoku is from Cedar Grove, NJ and is 30 years old. He was drafted 29th overall, 2017 and plays tight end at 6' 4", 246 lbs.
Over 10 seasons (2017–2026) he has caught 390 passes for 4,129 yards and 34 touchdowns. Njoku is currently on the Los Angeles Chargers roster.
David Njoku is a starting tight end who has caught 390 passes for 4,129 yards and 34 touchdowns across 10 seasons (2017–2026).
David Njoku — frequently asked
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