LAC Joe Alt
NFL player. Position: OT (Right Tackle). Team: LAC (Los Angeles Chargers).
Quick Facts
- Position: Right Tackle
- Team: LAC (Los Angeles Chargers)
- Age: 23 years old
- Draft: No. 5 overall pick, 2024 NFL Draft
- Honors: Pro Bowl selection (2024, despite only 6 games played)
2026 Outlook
Rising star offensive tackle recovering from season-ending high ankle sprains suffered in 2025. Alt was sidelined after just six games despite earning a Pro Bowl selection—remarkable given the limited playing time. Before going down with injuries, Alt was one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL. ESPN's 2026 evaluator poll ranked him 9th-best offensive tackle in the league, with evaluators projecting a breakout 2026 season. Multiple NFL executives believe Alt's "rare combo of size, strength and agility" positions him as "the next Lane Johnson at right tackle." (per NFL Execs Expect Chargers' Joe Alt to Bounce Back From Injury With Big 2026 Season) Alt did not receive a healthy share of top-10 votes, but those who listed him—including several seasoned evaluators—believe his star turn is coming in 2026. His return to full health alongside left tackle Rashawn Slater would restore one of the strongest offensive line pairings in the league. (per NFL Execs Expect Chargers' Joe Alt to Bounce Back From Injury With Big 2026 Season)
Role / Depth Chart
Starting right tackle. Paired with elite left tackle Rashawn Slater. Critical to protecting QB protection alongside Slater.
Injury Status
Recovering from high ankle sprains (battled throughout 2025, underwent season-ending surgery in October). Expected to be healthy for 2026 season. Slater also dealing with patellar tendon tear recovery but expected back at LT while Alt returns to his pro position (RT). The pairing of both healthy should restore one of the strongest offensive line combinations in the league. (per The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026).
Recent News
- 2026-07-17 — NFL Execs Expect Chargers’ Joe Alt to Bounce Back From Injury With Big 2026 Season (NFL Execs Expect Chargers’ Joe Alt to Bounce Back From Injury With Big 2026 Season)
- 2026-07-17 — NFL Execs Expect Chargers' Joe Alt to Bounce Back From Injury With Big 2026 Season (NFL Execs Expect Chargers' Joe Alt to Bounce Back From Injury With Big 2026 Season)