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Bolts From The Blue fantasy football takes on Hayden Rucci
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PositiveProjectionOct 12, 2026
Rucci earned a 77.1 grade, the offense's second-best player this week.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Tight end scored his first career touchdown in Week 5 vs. Denver. Rucci signed with the Chargers on September 22 after landing on the Jaguars' practice squad; he has bounced around the league for three seasons with Miami, Detroit, San Francisco, and Jacksonville before joining Los Angeles.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Rucci caught a touchdown pass in the back of the end zone after Herbert faked a handoff and scanned the field, indicating he was the primary target on a critical red-zone play and earned a scoring opportunity in the Chargers' third-quarter drive.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Tight end's 47.4 grade sunk by weak 29.6 pass protection but run block grade of 68.0 was third on team; had great sequence with Joe Alt sealing edge for Mitchell's touchdown.NegativeUsageSep 27, 2026
Chargers newly-signed tight end Hayden Rucci was called for a false start in the red zone on second down, forcing the offense into a third-and-11 situation and preventing a potential touchdown.NegativeDepth ChartSep 23, 2026
Signed to Chargers active roster as former Dolphins and 49ers tight end. Collegiate production: 17 career catches for 200 yards and one touchdown at Wisconsin. NFL Combine measurements: 6'5", 247 pounds; 40-yard dash 5.04 seconds, 32-inch vertical, 4.40 short shuttle. In four career games (all 2025 with Dolphins), played 39 total snaps with 29 as run blocker, finishing with 56.6 overall run block grade. Joins Oronde Gadsden II as only two tight ends on Chargers roster.