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USA Today
30-04-2025
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Los Angeles Chargers reveal what number KeAndre Lambert-Smith will wear
Los Angeles Chargers reveal what number KeAndre Lambert-Smith will wear KLS will rock a traditional wide receiver number as a rookie with the Los Angeles Chargers. The road to the NFL is becoming real for former Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith as he received his jersey number from the Los Angeles Chargers. The Los Angeles Chargers announced jersey numbers for their incoming draft class, including Lambert-Smith, who has been assigned No. 84 with his new team. The Chargers selected him in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft, taking him with the 158th overall pick. Lambert-Smith takes the next step in his career after spending one season in Auburn, where he led the team in receiving yards with 981 yards and eight touchdowns on 50 catches. Alex Katson of Chargers Wire shares why Los Angeles selected the talented receiver. Lambert-Smith was a standout at the East-West Shrine Bowl, showing a more diverse route tree than Auburn asked of him, primarily hitches and go routes. While his slight size let defensive backs push him off course, he improved as a catcher in 2024 and immediately upgraded LA's speed from the outside. Lambert Smith was one of three Tigers selected in this year's NFL draft, joining running back Jarquez Hunter (4th round- Los Angeles Rams) and Jalen McLeod (6th round- Jacksonville Jaguars). Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
USA Today
27-04-2025
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- USA Today
NFL draft recap: A look at Auburn's picks, UDFA signings
NFL draft recap: A look at Auburn's picks, UDFA signings Three Tigers were drafted this weekend, while many more signed free agent deals The 2025 NFL draft has concluded, and three Auburn Tigers heard their name called during the three-day event. After going quiet in day one and day two of the draft, Auburn's Saturday was busy as Jarquez Hunter, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, and Jalen McLeod were all selected on day three. Hunter was first, going to the Los Angeles Rams with their fourth round pick. Lambert-Smith was next as he was taken by the other Los Angeles team, the Chargers, in the fifth round. McLeod rounded out the day by being taken 194th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he will join fellow former Tigers Tank Bigsby and Daniel Thomas. When the dust settled on Saturday, eight more Tigers turned professional by signing undrafted free agent contracts. Their road to Sunday's will be challenging, but they will have the opportunity to show their skills in front of NFL coaches, which could land them a spot on an NFL roster. Here is a rundown of which Tigers are heading to the NFL following the 2025 NFL draft. Auburn's NFL draft picks RB Jarquez Hunter (4th round, No. 117 overall to Los Angeles Rams) WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5th round, No. 158 overall to Los Angeles Chargers) LB Jalen McLeod (6th round, No. 194 overall to Jacksonville Jaguars) Auburn's UDFA signings QB Payton Thorne (Cincinnati Bengals) TE Rivaldo Fairweather (Dallas Cowboys) LB Eugene Asante (Miami Dolphins) WR Robert Lewis (Minnesota Vikings) LB Austin Keys (Minnesota Vikings) LB Dorian Mausi (Minnesota Vikings) P Oscar Chapman (Minnesota Vikings) LB Isaiah Raikes (Tennessee Titans) Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
26-04-2025
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- USA Today
2025 NFL draft: Why the Chargers selected WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith
2025 NFL draft: Why the Chargers selected WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith The Chargers have double-dipped at wide receiver. With the 158th overall selection, Los Angeles bet on athletic upside with wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith, a 4.37 40-yard dash runner who will add a strong vertical element to the Chargers offense from the Z position. Lambert-Smith was a standout at the East-West Shrine Bowl, showing a more diverse route tree than Auburn asked of him, primarily hitches and go routes. While his slight size let defensive backs push him off course, he improved as a catcher in 2024 and immediately upgraded LA's speed from the outside. With Ladd McConkey and Derius Davis in the slot, as well as Mike Williams and second-rounder Tre Harris at X, the Chargers only missed a legitimate backup for Quentin Johnston at the Z position. Lambert-Smith will fill that role and likely receive 10-12 offensive snaps a game as a designated go-ball threat as a rookie. The projection will be on special teams, where Lambert-Smith has minimal experience. Theoretically, his speed should lend himself well to a returner or gunner role, but Ryan Ficken will have to spend some extra time working with him to get him into a functional role.
USA Today
26-04-2025
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- USA Today
Los Angeles Chargers select Auburn WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith in fifth round of NFL draft
Los Angeles Chargers select Auburn WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith in fifth round of NFL draft Lambert-Smith becomes the second Tiger to be selected in the 2025 NFL draft. The second Auburn Tiger is officially off the board in the 2025 NFL draft. KeAndre Lambert-Smith joins Jarquez Hunter by taking his talents to Los Angeles. However, he will wear different shades of blue and gold. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Lambert-Smith with the 158th overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL draft. Lambert-Smith led the Tigers in receiving last season, hauling in 50 catches for 981 yards and eight touchdowns. He was the highest-graded receiver at Auburn last season with an 80.4 in the category. He reached that number by hauling in 63.3% of his targeted passes for an average of 19.6 yards per catch. He dropped only three of his 79 targeted passes last season and made seven "contested" catches according to data from Pro Football Focus. The Chargers are looking to fill several holes at wide receiver this season, and Lambert-Smith will compete for a place in the rotation during rookie mini-camp and summer OTAs. He joins a wide receiver room that features Ladd McConkey, Quintin Johnson, and Brendan Rice. Lambert-Smith joins Jarquez Hunter as a Tiger being selected on day three of the NFL draft. Hunter was taken in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Rams with the 117th overall pick. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
USA Today
26-04-2025
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- USA Today
2025 NFL draft: Chargers pick WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith with No. 158 overall selection
2025 NFL draft: Chargers pick WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith with No. 158 overall selection The Chargers selected former Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith with the No. 158 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. After adding Tre Harris in the second round, Los Angeles continued to bolster the wideout room by injecting it with a speed element with their fifth-round pick. Lambert-Smith ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, and that speed jumps off when watching him. Lambert-Smith spent most of his collegiate career with Penn State, where he posted 1,721 yards and 11 touchdowns across 48 games. In his only season at Auburn in 2024, Lambert amassed 50 catches for 981 yards (19.6 yards per catch) and eight touchdowns.
