#35, Fullback, 5-9, 243 pounds, Experience: 2nd year
Most fans know about LaDainian Tomlinson, Philip Rivers, Shawne Merriman and a few other stars on the Chargers. Each day leading up to the game, The Post will spotlight a lesser-known player who could have a big impact:
He shares time with the more publicized Jacob Hester, but has been the more dynamic half of the duo. Playing in all 16 games, has 25 carries for 148 yards, a touchdown and a 5.9 average, compared with Hester’s 21 carries for 74 yards, no touchdowns and a 3.5 average.
He is a second-year player like Hester, who was a third-round pick off of LSU’s national-championship team, Tolbert was an undrafted free agent out of Coastal Carolina. A dangerous receiver, too, Tolbert had 17 receptions for 192 yards and three touchdowns. He led the Chargers with 22 tackles on special teams.
Though Tolbert is built like a traditional fullback and Hester is built more like a running back, neither have the blocker that predecessor Lorenzo Neal was. Though rivals for playing time, Tolbert and Hester have become best friends.