The Chargers added another playmaker to the offense, selecting wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith in the fifth round (No. 158 overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Here are five things to know about the Auburn wide receiver:
1. Big year at Auburn
Lambert-Smith went out with a bang in his final collegiate season.
The wide receiver's lone year at Auburn saw him lead the team in receptions and receiving yards, catching 50 balls for 981 yards to go along with eight touchdowns in 12 games.
He ranked second in the SEC in receiving yards per game (81.8), as his yardage total was good for fourth-most in the conference. He also ranked fifth in the conference with an 80.4 Pro Football Focus receiving grade.
It led him to earn Second-Team All-SEC honors.
2. Explosive play receiver
The receiver's speed makes him a big play waiting to happen.
Lambert-Smith ranked in the top 10 nationally, and third among SEC receivers, in yards per catch (19.6). He also had a longest catch of at least 67 yards each of the last four seasons.
And it's easy to see why, as he ran a 4.37 second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Take a look through some photos of the Chargers selection at No.158 in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith from the Auburn University.
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) reacts during an NCAA football game against the Purdue on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) runs the football after a catch during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) scores a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) runs the football after a catch on his way to score a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) runs the football after a catch on his way to score a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) runs the football after a catch on his way to score a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) runs the football after a catch on his way to score a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
FILE 0 Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) scores a touchdown against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Former Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith is planning to transfer to Auburn. Lambert-Smith announced his commitment to the Tigers on social media Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
AUBURN, AL - November 02, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman
AUBURN, AL - November 16, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the ULM Warhawks and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman
AUBURN, AL - November 23, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the (#15) Texas A&M Aggies and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman
AUBURN, AL - November 23, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the (#15) Texas A&M Aggies and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman
AUBURN, AL - September 21, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman
AUBURN, AL - September 21, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman
AUBURN, AL - November 23, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the (#15) Texas A&M Aggies and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman
Auburn's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) makes a catch as Georgia defensive back Daniel Harris (7) defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
COLUMBIA, MO - October 19, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the (#19) Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO.
Photo by Austin Perryman
Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith runs the ball during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
ATHENS, GA - October 05, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the #5 Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. Photo By Austin Perryman
Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) eludes the tackle of Texas A&M defensive back Dezz Ricks (10) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AUBURN, AL - September 21, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman
AUBURN, AL - August 31, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman
Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) catches a pass over Texas A&M defensive back Dezz Ricks (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AUBURN, AL - September 21, 2024 - Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (#5) during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman
Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) carries the ball against Texas A&M during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (Brooke Sutton via AP)
3. Time at Penn State
Prior to his time with the Tigers, Lambert-Smith spent four years with the Nittany Lions.
He totaled 1,598 receiving yards on 116 career catches over his time at Penn State and displayed that big play ability with 20 catches over 20 yards.
Lambert-Smith also etched his name in the history books, becoming the only player in Penn State history with multiple 80-yard receptions over a career.
4. Top Virginia prospect
A Norfolk, Virginia native, Lambert-Smith attended Maury High School and worked his way to becoming one of the top prospects in the state.
He earned all-state honors each of his final three years at the school and helped lead the school to an undefeated 16-0 record and the state championship in his senior year, the school's first title in 80 years.
After 58 total touchdowns in his last two seasons, Lambert-Smith finished his prep career as the No. 5 prospect in the state of Virginia.
5. Family in NFL
The receiver has some NFL family as well.
Lambert-Smith's uncle is former Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Kam Chancellor, who was also a fifth-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Chancellor, a Virginia Tech product, played with Seattle for eight years and won a Super Bowl.
