20 Most Important Chargers of 2025: No. 11 OL Zion Johnson
Every day from now until the start of training camp, we're counting down our 20 Most Important Chargers for the 2025 season. We'll recap their 2024 season, look ahead, and hit on the biggest question facing them this year.
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Next up at No. 11 is offensive lineman Zion Johnson.
Background
Age: 25
Position: Interior offensive lineman
Experience: 4th season
2025 cap hit: $4.69 million
2024 recap
Johnson started all 17 regular-season games and the lone playoff game against the Texans at left guard. While he managed to stay healthy, his play wasn't quite inspiring. Johnson's struggles primarily came in pass protection, especially when it came to picking up stunts. As a result, the Chargers declined to exercise his fifth-year option, meaning he will be a free agent after the 2025 season.
2025 outlook
After playing both guard spots, Johnson is in the mix for the starting center spot alongside Bradley Bozeman and Andre James. The coaching staff has lauded his versatility and athleticism, which is why they're experimenting with him at the new position. Johnson did not play center at Boston College. He did get reps at center in the Senior Bowl in 2022. The Chargers aren't banking on getting sensational play from Johnson at center, but are hoping he is an upgrade from Bozeman this past season.
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Big question: Can the potential position change to center elevate Johnson's game?
We're counting down our 30 Most Important Chargers of 2025. Check back every day leading up to the start of training camp.
20. OL Bradley Bozeman
19. LB Junior Colson
18. TE Oronde Gadsden II
17. S Elijah Molden
16. RB Najee Harris
15. CB Cam Hart
14. DL Teair Tart
13. WR Tre Harris
12. EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu
11. OL Zion Johnson
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