Leslie O’Neal earned 6 Pro Bowl selections in 1989, 1990, 1992–1995. Over his career, he recorded 132.5 sacks, 18 fumble recoveries, and 5 interceptions, making him one of the most versatile and impactful defenders in Chargers history.
Keenan Allen is a 6-time Pro Bowler in 2017–2023 and remains one of the league's most reliable receivers. He has already amassed 796 receptions for 9,287 yards and 52 touchdowns and continues to be a cornerstone of the Chargers’ offense.
Dan Fouts earned 6 Pro Bowl selections in 1979–1985 and was named First-Team All-Pro twice in 1979 and 1982. A pioneer of the modern passing game, Fouts threw for 43,040 yards and 254 touchdowns during his career. Despite never winning a Super Bowl, he led the Chargers to back-to-back AFC Championship Games and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993.
Lance Alworth, a 7-time Pro Bowler in 1963–1969, was a six-time First-Team All-Pro from 1963–1968. He caught 542 passes for 10,266 yards and 85 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 18.9 yards per catch. Alworth won an AFL Championship in 1963 and was the first AFL player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
Philip Rivers earned 8 Pro Bowl nods in 2006, 2009–2011, 2013, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Over 17 seasons, he threw for 63,440 yards and 421 touchdowns, ranking among the NFL's all-time leaders in passing categories. Rivers never won a Super Bowl but led the Chargers to numerous playoff appearances.
Antonio Gates made 8 Pro Bowls in 2004–2011 and was a three-time First-Team All-Pro in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Gates retired with 955 receptions for 11,841 yards and 116 touchdowns, the most touchdowns ever by a tight end. He never won a Super Bowl.
Ron Mix, nicknamed "The Intellectual Assassin," was selected to 8 Pro Bowls in 1961–1968 and earned 9 First-Team All-Pro selections during his career. A dominant force on the offensive line, Mix played in 142 games and was instrumental in protecting quarterbacks and opening lanes for running backs. He won an AFL Championship in 1963 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979.
Walt Sweeney was a nine-time Pro Bowler in 1964–1972 and was named First-Team All-Pro twice in 1967 and 1968. He anchored the Chargers' offensive line during their AFL years, starting in 181 career games. Sweeney helped protect Hall of Fame quarterbacks and blocked for dynamic offenses, but he never won a championship.
Junior Seau earned 12 Pro Bowl selections during his illustrious career in 1991–2002. A six-time First-Team All-Pro in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, and 2000, he was the heart and soul of the Chargers' defense. Over his career, Seau tallied 1,847 tackles, 56.5 sacks, and 18 interceptions. Although he didn’t win a Super Bowl, Seau’s leadership and relentless play earned him a place in the Hall of Fame in 2015.
