Josh Kaltenberger
Career Summary
Josh Kaltenberger is a center from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He played at Purdue and Maryland before signing with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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High School
Kaltenberger attended Seneca Valley High School in Pennsylvania. He was a three-star recruit and a member of PennLive's 2019 All-Pennsylvania High School Football Team.
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College Career
Kaltenberger appeared in 48 college games with 15 starts across Purdue and Maryland. He started all 12 games at center for Maryland in 2024 after appearing in 36 games at Purdue from 2021 through 2023.
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Path to the NFL
The Los Angeles Chargers signed Kaltenberger as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025.
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NFL Career
Kaltenberger spent time on the Chargers' 2025 practice squad and signed a Reserve/Future contract with the club in January 2026. NFL.com lists him as an active Chargers center wearing No. 68.
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Career Accomplishments
Kaltenberger earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2021 and 2022. Maryland selected him as its 2024 James M. Tatum Memorial Award winner for best lineman.
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Playing Style
Kaltenberger is a 6-foot-6, 308-pound center. In 2024, he started every game at center for Maryland and blocked for the Big Ten's third-ranked passing offense at 275.7 yards per game.
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