Take a look through the top photos of the Bolts' talented 2018 rookie class.
Kyzir White intercepts the ball against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on Sun. Sept. 16, 2018.
Kyzir White makes a tackle against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on Sun. Sept. 16, 2018.
Derwin James intercepts the ball vs. the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sun. Sept. 23, 2018.
Derwin James celebrates after an interception vs. the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sun. Sept. 23, 2018.
Kyzir White sets up vs. the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sun. Sept. 23, 2018.
Scott Quessenberry sets up a block for Justin Jackson during a preseason game vs. the San Francisco 49ers on Thu. Aug. 30, 2018 at Levi's Stadium
Trent Scott sets up vs. the Oakland Raiders at StubHub Center on Sun. Oct. 7, 2018.
Detrez Newsome sets up vs. the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 21, 2018 in London, England.
Uchenna Nwosu sets up vs. the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 21, 2018 in London, England.
Justin Jackson catches a pass vs. the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 21, 2018 in London, England.
Brandon Facyson sets up vs. the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 21, 2018 in London, England.
Justin Jones celebrates a win over the Tennessee Titans at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 21, 2018 in London, England.
Trent Scott sets up vs. the Oakland Raiders on Sun. Oct 7, 2018 at StubHub Center.
Derwin James sets up vs. the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Sun. Nov. 11, 2018.
Justin Jones sets up vs. the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Sun. Nov. 11, 2018.
Uchenna Nwosu and Justin Jones sack QB Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Sun. Nov. 11, 2018.
Uchenna Nwosu celebrates a sack vs. the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Sun. Nov. 11, 2018.
Uchenna Nowsu sets up vs. the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Sun. Nov. 11, 2018.
Derwin James makes a tackle vs. the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Sun. Nov. 11, 2018.
Justin Jackson runs with the ball vs. the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018.
Derwin James makes a tackle vs. the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018.
Uchenna Nwosu makes a tackle vs. the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018.
Derwin James intercepts the ball vs. the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018.
Detrez Newsome runs with the ball vs. the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018.
Uchenna Nwosu breaks up a pass vs. the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018.
Scott Quessenberry sets up to hike vs. the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018.
Uchenna Nwosu makes a tackle vs. the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on Sun. Nov. 18, 2018.
Justin Jones puts pressure on QB Ben Roethlisberger vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018.
Derwin James intercepts the ball vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018.
Derwin James runs with the ball after an interception vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018.
Justin Jackson runs with the ball vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018.
Joey Bosa and Justin Jones sack QB Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018.
Justin Jackson runs with the ball vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018.
Michael Badgley's game-winning field goal vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018.
Michael Badgley celebrates his game-winning field goal vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018.
Derwin James makes a tackle vs. the Cincinnati Bengals at StubHub Center on Sun. Dec 9, 2018.
Michael Badgley drills a 59-yard field goal vs. the Cincinnati Bengals at StubHub Center on Sun. Dec 9, 2018.
Justin Jackson runs with the ball vs. the Cincinnati Bengals at StubHub Center on Sun. Dec 9, 2018.
Uchenna Nwosu sacks QB Jeff Driskel of the Cincinnati Bengals at StubHub Center on Sun. Dec 9, 2018.
Uchenna Nwosu celebrates his sack vs. the Cincinnati Bengals at StubHub Center on Sun. Dec 9, 2018.
Justin Jones defends on a punt return vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018.
Justin Jackson runs with the ball vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018.
Derwin James makes a tackle vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018.
Justin Jackson scores a touchdown vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018.
Kyle Wilson sets up vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018.
Justin Jackson carries the ball vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018.
Justin Jackson leaps over a defender vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018.
Derwin James tackles Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018.
Uchenna Nwosu sets up vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium on Thu. Dec. 13, 2018.
Justin Jackson runs with the ball vs. the Baltimore Ravens at StubHub Center on Sat. Dec. 22, 2018.
Justin Jackson runs with the ball vs. the Baltimore Ravens at StubHub Center on Sat. Dec. 22, 2018.
Kyle Wilson makes a tackle vs. the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018.
Kyle Wilson sets up to defend vs. the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018.
Uchenna Nwosu sets up vs. the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018.
Derwin James makes a tackle vs. the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018.
Scott Quessenberry sets up to hike vs. the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018.
Kyle Wilson sets up vs. the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018.
Brandon Facyson celebrates his fumble recovery to seal a win vs. the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sun. Dec. 30, 2018.
Uchenna Nwosu forces a fumble against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sun. Jan 6, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Teammates celebrate Uchenna Nwosu's forced fumble sealing a win against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sun. Jan 6, 2019.
The Chargers 2018 season was a memorable one for not only the veterans, but the youngest players on the roster as well.
After all, the team notched 12 regular season wins, authoring the best Chargers record since 2009. The Bolts also got their first taste of playoff football since 2013.
The importance and gravity of playing in January was not lost on the team's rookies. Instead, it was something they were appreciative of, knowing first-year players on only 12 teams get to experience postseason play each year.
"I was on a really good team that most people don't really get to be on (in) their first year," Uchenna Nwosu said. "Being around lot of good veterans, a lot of good players, being able to learn a lot. I was able to experience two playoff games, so I know this is a blessing. This doesn't come often. I was just blessed to be in this position."
Ask rookies in the locker room, and they'll tell you their first season didn't come without adjustments. They'd always hear how different the pro game is from college, but experiencing it and living it daily made it real for them. Luckily though, they were able to rely on the veterans for guidance.
"Obviously coming in, you don't know much," mentioned undrafted cornerback Brandon Facyson. "So I had great guys around me just to teach me the ins and outs of things. My DB room and not even just those guys, (but) everyone on the team was just helpful. They know how a rookie season is. They all went through it. It was a little bit of an easier adjustment with those guys teaching me the ropes, teaching me the ways. It was great."
As Facyson attested, those vets were key to his and all the rookies' development. They were also key to the closeness and bond that permeated throughout the locker room.
"This team was unbelievable," said first-round pick Derwin James, who was a First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection as a rookie. "… (I'll remember) just the bond, man. I can't really explain it. The DBs especially that we had together and the games that we had, I feel like the bond (was strong)."
Despite the 2018 season ending, this group is ready for what's to come in 2019. No longer being the least-experienced players on the roster, a couple passed along advice for the newest members who will arrive in spring to take to heart.
"Stay humble, stay grounded, stay hard working," Nwosu remarked. "You never know what could happen. Any situation (can occur). Your name might be called sooner than you expect, so no matter where you go, no matter what team you get picked on, what round, just keep working. Stay humble and it'll all come to you."
"Have faith (and) stay the course," added Facyson. "Do the best you can every single day. Never take it for granted. God has a way of humbling us all when we take things for granted. You never want to do that. You always want to be thankful, be on the field and it's a blessing. That's the one piece of advice I would give."
