Another member of the 2025 Arizona Wildcats secondary is heading to the AFC West.

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Arizona safety Genesis Smith with the 131st overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Smith is the second Wildcats defensive back to go off the board, joining Treydan Stukes, who was selected 38th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Smith played in 35 games over three seasons at Arizona, recording 165 tackles, five interceptions and 19 pass deflections. As a junior, Smith posted 77 tackles to go with one interception and two forced fumbles.

The Chandler, Ariz. native committed to Arizona in 2022. He remained with the program after former UA coach Jedd Fisch left for Washington.

Smith became one of the leaders of the Arizona defense under Brent Brennan, who called him the team’s CEO – chief energy officer.

“He’s the chief energy officer, because he is always with the juice, always. He’s the energizer bunny. He doesn’t stop,” Brennan said.

The 6-foot-2 Smith joins a Chargers team that is coming off an 11-6 season. He is the first defensive back taken by the Chargers this draft.