Lander Barton
Career Summary
Lander Barton is a linebacker in the Los Angeles Chargers organization.
The Cottonwood Heights, Utah, native completed a four-year career at Utah before joining the Chargers as an undrafted rookie in 2026.
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Early Life
Barton is from Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
He attended Brighton High School and majored in communication at Utah.
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College Career
Barton played 46 games with 34 starts at Utah.
He made an immediate impact as a freshman in 2022, totaling 46 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks while earning Pac-12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman All-America recognition. In 2025, he made 12 starts, recorded 55 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery, and earned All-Big 12 honorable mention.
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Path to the NFL
Barton signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
Los Angeles added the Utah linebacker following the 2026 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Barton began his professional career with the Chargers in 2026.
The Chargers listed him among their 2026 practice-squad signings.
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Career Accomplishments
Barton was the 2022 Pac-12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year.
His Utah honors also included 2025 All-Big 12 honorable mention and an invitation to the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl.
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Playing Style
Barton was a productive, versatile linebacker at Utah.
Along with his defensive work, he saw offensive action in 2025 and caught six passes for 44 yards and a touchdown during his Utah career.
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