Daiyan Henley holds the RILB · Starter spot in Los Angeles Chargers’s linebacker room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Daiyan Henley played 17 games in 2025 with a 97% snap share.

Daiyan Henley is a 26-year-old right inside linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers, standing 6'1" and weighing 232 pounds. The Chargers selected him in the third round (85th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Washington State and Nevada. In three seasons of experience, Henley has developed into a defensive contributor. During the 2024 season, he totaled 147 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, and 1 interception. His 2025 campaign saw him post 103 tackles with 5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and 2 interceptions.

Nevada2017 – 2021

Washington State2022

Chargers2023 — present

CollegeWashington State; NevadaDraftRound 3 · No. 85 overall · 2023 · LACHometownLos Angeles, CA