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Nov 11, 2025
Snags pick in win
Mickens tallied four tackles (two solo) and an interception in the Chargers' win over the Steelers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Mickens snagged his second interception of the season, as he was one of the team's two defenders to pick off Aaron Rodgers in the victory. The 24-year-old will look to build on this strong outing and keep producing in the Week 11 matchup versus the Jaguars.
Oct 24, 2025
Gets first interception Thursday
Mickens recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception during Thursday's 37-10 win versus the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Mickens was on the field for a season-high 36 defensive snaps in Week 8, and he made the most of his opportunity when quarterback Carson Wentz sailed a pass intended for wideout Justin Jefferson early in the fourth quarter. Fellow safeties Derwin James (ankle) and Tony Jefferson (hamstring) suffered injuries Thursday, so Mickens could be in line to see more work again in Week 9 at Tennessee.
Apr 26, 2025
Chargers add sixth-round safety
The Chargers selected Mickens in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 214th overall.
ANALYSIS
Although he's the son of former Jets slot cornerback Ray Mickens, R.J. played the safety position at Clemson. That Mickens (6-feet, 199 pounds) was only a rotational player for his first three collegiate seasons doesn't bode especially well for his NFL projection, but Mickens was a capable starter in those fourth and fifth seasons, and his combine testing was more than adequate (4.49-second 40-yard dash, 41.5-inch vertical jump). Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter coaxed excellent results out of the Chargers' defensive back personnel in 2024, so Mickens could be one of Minter's next success cases.