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PFF: Chargers’ top defensive players in preseason win vs. Rams

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The Chargers defeated the Rams in the preseason opener on Saturday, 34-17.

Along the way, they had some key contributors on defense. Here are the top players on that side of the ball, per Pro Football Focus.

1. EDGE Chris Rumph II

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Overall grade: 93.2

2. CB Cam Brown

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Overall grade: 88.3

3. EDGE Carlo Kemp

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Overall grade: 87.4

4. EDGE Ty Shelby

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Overall grade: 86.7

5. LB Nick Niemann

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Overall grade: 85.9

6. LB Amen Ogbongbemiga

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Overall grade: 84.4

7. EDGE Andrew Farmer

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Overall grade: 80.8

8. DT Christopher Hinton

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Overall grade: 78.8

9. LB Mikel Jones

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Overall grade: 75.0

10. LB Daiyan Henley

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Overall grade: 74.2

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