Question: when did ladainian tomlinson play for the chargers
Answer: 78 m ) Weight : 215 lb ( 98 kg ) Career information High school : Waco ( TX ) University College : TCU NFL Draft : 2001 / Round : 1 / Pick : 5 Career history San Diego Chargers ( 2001 -- 2009 ) New York Jets ( 2010 -- 2011 ) Career highlights and awards 5 × Pro Bowl ( 2002 , 2004 -- 2007 ) 3 × First - team All - Pro ( 2004 , 2006 , 2007 ) 3 × Second - team All - Pro ( 2002 , 2003 , 2005 ) NFL Most Valuable Player ( 2006 ) NFL Offensive Player of the Year ( 2006 ) Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year ( 2006 ) 2 × NFL rushing yards leader ( 2006 , 2007 ) 3 × NFL rushing touchdowns leader ( 2004 , 2006 , 2007 ) NFL 2000s All - Decade Team Los Angeles Chargers No.