Lambert-Smith caught five passes for 51 yards and a touchdown across 10 regular-season games as a rookie, while also adding 418 yards as a kick returner. A 2025 fifth-round pick, he projects for increased opportunities in Year 2 following the departure of veteran WR Keenan Allen, though that will also be to the benefit of 2025 second-rounder Tre' Harris. Rookie fourth-round pick Brenen Thompson adds further competition for the No. 3 role behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. Lambert-Smith may need injuries ahead of him to see meaningful snaps in 2026, but he has the speed and athletic traits to produce with QB Justin Herbert if given the chance.