Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins carries the ball during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Hassan Haskins made some noise in Chargers RB battle with Najee Harris out

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Aug 3, 2025 5:30 AM ET

The Los Angeles Chargers could boast one of the best running back corps in the NFL this season with veteran Najee Harris and rookie Omarion Hampton as their top two options.

Behind them, it's an open competition for the third spot, but one player has been making noise. With Harris out following a firework accident , Hassan Haskins has taken advantage of the extra snaps during practice.

On Thursday, he carried that momentum into their preseason debut. Haskins had six carries in the 34-7 win over the Detroit Lions and went for 34 yards. He not only averaged 5.7 yards per attempt, which was a team high, but he also displayed the physicality head coach Jim Harbaugh craves.

REALLY liking what I’m seeing from #Chargers Hassan Haskins. Nothing overly flashy, but plays the physical and finishing brand of football that HC Jim Harbaugh loves.
— Dan W. (@DanWSports) August 1, 2025

That should come as no surprise considering Haskins spent four years playing for Harbaugh at Michigan. He recorded 1,327 yards and 20 touchdowns in his final season before being selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Tennessee Titans.

Haskins was claimed by Los Angeles in 2024 when Tennessee waived him. He played in all 17 games, mostly on special teams. He did have 34 attempts for 89 yards and two touchdowns, but hopes to see more action this season.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Chargers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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