The Los Angeles Chargers third-round selection had just 16 tackles in 15 games. It was a different story in his second season. Henley took advantage of an open spot and started 17 games while recording 147 tackles.

There’s no question the Los Angeles Rams have stars on their roster, but the bulk of the team is made up of lesser-known players to the general public. That’s because so many of their key starters are entering either their second or third seasons in the NFL.

Pro Football Focus' Jonathon Macri named each NFL team's most underrated player ahead of the 2025 season. For the Chargers, Macri listed linebacker Daiyan Henley under this category. It wouldn’t have been a major surprise for the Chargers' new coaching staff to lean on either veteran Denzel Perryman or third-round pick Junior Colson,