RJ Mickens’ rookie season was off to a no different start than most late-round picks.

Whether it was special teams snaps or being inactive, the Chargers sixth-round selection saw limited action early in his first season.

But he made the most of his time when he could, knowing he had to stay ready no matter what.

"I was just trying to be where my feet were, wherever that was," Mickens said. "I was on look team giving the best look I could, working on myself and helping the offense

"Trying to get better personally every single day no matter the circumstance was and staying ready for this opportunity whenever it presented itself," Mickens added.

Eventually his time would, in fact, come — and he's ran with the opportunity since.

"I feel like people saw it," Mickens said. "I was trying

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