Noah Avinger
Career Summary
Noah Avinger is a defensive back who signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2026.
The Cerritos, California, native concluded a three-school college career at Utah State before joining the Chargers as an undrafted free agent.
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Early Life
Avinger is from Cerritos, California.
He attended Servite High School and graduated from Utah State with a degree in integrated studies.
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High School
Avinger earned two all-state and two All-Trinity League selections at Servite High School.
He was a three-star recruit entering college.
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College Career
Avinger played at San Diego State, New Mexico and Utah State.
Across 49 games and 32 starts, he recorded 228 tackles, 20 pass breakups, six interceptions, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. At Utah State in 2025, he posted 84 tackles, a team-leading 10 pass breakups and three interceptions while starting all 12 games he played.
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Path to the NFL
Avinger signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
Los Angeles added the Utah State defensive back following the 2026 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Avinger began his professional career with the Chargers in 2026.
He entered the organization after earning first-team All-Mountain West honors at Utah State.
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Career Accomplishments
Avinger earned first-team All-Mountain West and Group of Five All-America recognition in 2025.
He was named a HERO Sports Group of Five second-team All-American and also earned Academic All-Mountain West recognition.
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Playing Style
Avinger produced as a coverage defender and high-volume tackler in college.
His 2025 Utah State totals paired 84 tackles with 10 pass breakups, three interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
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32337, 00-0041371, 9/28/2001, Noah Avinger, Noah, Avinger
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