Chargers to Host Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott for Visit

Former Cal star running back looks to rebound after injury-plagued final college season.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:27pm

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The Los Angeles Chargers are hosting former Cal and Oklahoma running back Jaydn Ott for a pre-draft visit on Wednesday, as they continue to evaluate options to potentially add depth to their backfield.

Why it matters

The Chargers already have their top three running backs set for 2026, but are doing their due diligence on Ott, who had a standout sophomore season at Cal before injuries derailed his final college campaign at Oklahoma.

The details

Ott rushed for 897 yards and 8 touchdowns as a freshman at Cal, then broke out with 1,315 yards and 12 scores as a sophomore, earning First-Team All-Pac 12 honors. However, his production dropped sharply as a junior, with just 387 yards and 4 TDs. He then transferred to Oklahoma but was limited to just 68 yards on 21 carries in 7 games due to injuries.

  • Ott is visiting the Chargers on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • He is also scheduled to visit the Bengals in the coming days.

The players

Jaydn Ott

A former running back at Cal and Oklahoma who is looking to rebound after an injury-plagued final college season.

Los Angeles Chargers

An NFL team based in Los Angeles, California that is evaluating Ott as a potential late-round draft pick to add depth to their backfield.

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What they’re saying

“With the way his college career ended, it'll be tough to predict where exactly Ott will come off the board. He played well at this year's Senior Bowl and performed well during his pro day. There's something here, but I could very well see him getting drafted on day three.”

— Michael Peterson, Author

What’s next

The Chargers will continue to evaluate Ott during his visit on Wednesday and determine if he is worth selecting in the later rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The takeaway

The Chargers are doing their due diligence on Jaydn Ott, a talented running back whose college career was derailed by injuries. If he can prove his health and potential, Ott could be a late-round gem for a Chargers team looking to add depth to their backfield.