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David Njoku
TELos Angeles Chargers
6'4" · 246 lbs · Age 30 · Yr 10 · 112 GP · Miami · Rd 1, Pick 29 (2017)
David Njoku
TELos Angeles Chargers
6'4" · 246 lbs · Age 30 · Yr 10 · 112 GP · Miami · Rd 1, Pick 29 (2017)
6'4" · 246 lbs · Age 30 · Yr 10 · 112 GP · Miami · Rd 1, Pick 29 (2017)
Injury Status
Injured Reserve
No injury detail recorded
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 18, 2025, Out (Knee / Not injury related - personal matter) · 4 months ago.
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2026 Season
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FP/G
4.0
Tgt/G
3.0
Rec/G
33.5
Rec YDs/G
0.0
Rec TDs/G
36%
Snap%
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David Njoku is a 10th-year tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers. Listed at age 30, 6'4", 246 lbs. Drafted in the 1st round (29th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Miami. In 2026 he played 2 games and recorded 6 receptions, 67 receiving yards, 8 targets. Across 112 games over 10 seasons, his career totals include 390 career receptions, 4,129 career receiving yards, 34 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 77. Browse David Njoku's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 75.0 | 67 | 33.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 48 | 33 | 68.8 | 293 | 26.6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 97 | 64 | 66.0 | 505 | 45.9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 123 | 81 | 65.9 | 882 | 55.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 80 | 58 | 72.5 | 628 | 44.9 | 4 | -8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 53 | 36 | 67.9 | 475 | 31.7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 29 | 19 | 65.5 | 213 | 19.4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 55.6 | 41 | 20.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 89 | 56 | 62.9 | 639 | 42.6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 57 | 32 | 56.1 | 386 | 25.7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 112 | 593 | 390 | 65.8 | 4,129 | 36.9 | 34 | -6 | 0 |
| Avg | 11.2 | 59.3 | 39.0 | 412.9 | 3.4 | -0.6 | 0.0 |
Next Gen Stats: Receiving
Avg. separation at catch and YAC-over-expected isolate route-running and after-the-catch skill from raw target volume.
| Yr | Tm | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch | Sep | Cush | YAC+ | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAC | 8 | 6 | 67 | 0 | 75.0% | 3.74 | 7.0 | +1.14 | 5.3 |
| 2025 | CLE | 48 | 33 | 293 | 4 | 68.8% | 2.66 | 5.7 | +0.80 | 5.0 |
| 2024 | CLE | 97 | 64 | 505 | 5 | 66.0% | 3.10 | 6.4 | +0.80 | 5.3 |
| 2023 | CLE | 123 | 81 | 882 | 6 | 65.9% | 3.48 | 5.1 | +2.22 | 4.9 |
| 2022 | CLE | 80 | 58 | 628 | 4 | 72.5% | 3.07 | 5.2 | +1.10 | 6.8 |
| 2021 | CLE | 53 | 36 | 475 | 4 | 67.9% | 3.03 | 4.7 | +1.13 | 8.4 |
| 2018 | CLE | 88 | 56 | 639 | 4 | 63.6% | 3.06 | 5.6 | +1.79 | 8.5 |
| 2017 | CLE | 60 | 32 | 386 | 4 | 53.3% | 2.57 | 5.0 | +1.34 | 9.7 |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAC | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6.6 | 4.80 | 6.30 | 0.000 | 12.5% | 59.9 |
| 2025 | CLE | 12 | 48 | 33 | 5.3 | 4.00 | 4.80 | 0.091 | 2.1% | 95.2 |
| 2024 | CLE | 11 | 97 | 64 | 5.2 | 4.00 | 3.90 | 0.063 | 7.2% | 83.1 |
| 2023 | CLE | 16 | 123 | 81 | 4.5 | 3.50 | 7.40 | 0.123 | 8.9% | 89.5 |
| 2022 | CLE | 14 | 80 | 58 | 6.5 | 5.00 | 5.80 | 0.052 | 3.8% | 106.7 |
| 2021 | CLE | 16 | 53 | 36 | 8.2 | 6.30 | 6.90 | 0.056 | 3.8% | 113.3 |
| 2020 | CLE | 13 | 29 | 19 | 7.4 | 6.60 | 4.60 | 0.105 | 3.4% | 110.3 |
| 2019 | CLE | 4 | 10 | 5 | 6.4 | 5.00 | 3.20 | 0.000 | 20.0% | 54.6 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability74%
2026 Season40%
Shutdown Seasons2 of 5