Los Angeles Chargers • Head Coach

Jim Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh is listed as the Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach for the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Chargers Coaches

leadershipHead Coach

Complete documented résumé

Career History

2024–presentLos Angeles ChargersHead CoachSource ↗

2015–2023MichiganHead coachSource ↗

2011–2014San Francisco 49ersHead coachSource ↗

2007–2010StanfordHead coachSource ↗

2004–2006San Diego TorerosHead coachSource ↗

2002–2003Oakland RaidersQuarterbacks coachSource ↗

1994–2001Western KentuckyOffensive consultantSource ↗

Verified position, team and season overlap

Elite Results During Exact Assignments

PlayerPositionSeasonsPerformance evidence

NaVorro BowmanLB2013, 2012

2013: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Inside linebacker while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2012: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Inside linebacker while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Vernon DavisTE2013

2013: PPR TE5 (213 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Aldon SmithLB2012

2012: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Outside linebacker while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Dashon GoldsonDB2012

2012: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Safety while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Mike IupatiOL2012

2012: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Guard while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Patrick WillisLB2012, 2011

2012: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Inside linebacker while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2011: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Inside linebacker while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Justin SmithDL2011

2011: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Defensive tackle while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Antonio GatesTE2006, 2005, 2004

2006: PPR TE1 (217.4 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2005: PPR TE1 (259.1 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2004: PPR TE2 (255.4 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.”

Historical ceiling signal

Fantasy Elevation Watch

Omarion HamptonRB

Omarion Hampton plays a position with verified elite results in this coach's exact prior assignments. That history can support upside, but it does not establish sole credit or guarantee a 2026 finish.

Verified precedent: LaDainian Tomlinson: 2006: PPR RB1 (481.1 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2005: PPR RB2 (366.3 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2004: PPR RB2 (334.1 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Justin HerbertQB

Justin Herbert plays a position with verified elite results in this coach's exact prior assignments. That history can support upside, but it does not establish sole credit or guarantee a 2026 finish.

Verified precedent: Philip Rivers: 2006: PPR QB8 (208.8 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Keaton MitchellRB

Keaton Mitchell plays a position with verified elite results in this coach's exact prior assignments. That history can support upside, but it does not establish sole credit or guarantee a 2026 finish.

Former player record