Does the LSU defensive tackle have a path to a role in Los Angeles?
The Los Angeles Chargers signed former LSU defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory II as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft, adding competition to the interior of the defensive front ahead of the Bolts' offseason program.
Photo By Jonathan MailhesThe Alexandria, Louisiana native spent all six years of his collegiate career with the Tigers after redshirting his freshman season in 2020 and receiving an extra year of eligibility due to a torn Achilles suffered at the start of the 2024 season.
In 2025, Guillory recorded 21 total tackles (seven solo) and 1.5 sacks while earning a 62.2 overall defensive grade from Pro Football Focus, ranking 626th among 887 qualifying interior defensive linemen. His 61.8 pass-rush grade ranked 394th at the position, while his 67.3 run-defense grade ranked 478th.
As a pass rusher, Guillory generated nine total pressures while recording 13 tackles against the run.
Over the span of his five-year playing career in Baton Rouge, Guillory recorded 73 total tackles (19 solo) and two sacks.
At LSU’s Pro Day, Guillory measured in at six-foot-two, 312 pounds with 33 3/4-inch arms, 9 3/8-inch hands and an 81 1/4-inch wingspan. He posted a 5.37-second 40-yard dash, a 1.88-second 10-yard split, a 3.15-second 20-yard split, a 7.95-second three-cone drill and a 5.08-second 20-yard shuttle. He also recorded a 27 1/2-inch vertical jump and an eight-foot-six broad jump.
Guillory is a natural fit for the Chargers defense due to his ability to anchor the interior and occupy space against the run, something Los Angeles has continued prioritizing along the defensive front this offseason through free agency and the draft. His combination of lower-body strength and raw power allows him to hold up well at the point of attack, where he consistently forces opposing linemen to work through him rather than around him. That type of physical presence in the middle can create cleaner opportunities for edge rushers.
For first-time defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary, Guillory provides a developmental rotational piece capable of handling early-down responsibilities while continuing to refine his overall game and adjust to the next level. His ability to collapse pockets with power also gives the Chargers another interior presence capable of disrupting quarterbacks even when the stat sheet hasn’t fully reflected it. While his athletic profile and inconsistent production may prevent him from becoming a high-volume pass rusher immediately, the foundation is there for Los Angeles to mold him into a dependable depth piece moving forward.