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Los Angeles Chargers
Draft Needs
| Priority | Position | Level | Target Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OG | CRITICAL | Round 1 | Interior OL was worst in NFL in 2025; Zion Johnson left in FA, Mekhi Becton cut; both guard spots unresolved |
| 2 | EDGE | HIGH | Round 2 | Odafe Oweh departed in FA; Mack re-signed at 35; Tuli Tuipulotu is only reliable long-term piece |
| 3 | CB | HIGH | Round 3 | Benjamin St. Juste and Ja'Sir Taylor both pending FAs; depth behind Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still depleted |
| 4 | DT | MEDIUM | Round 3 | Da'Shawn Hand and Otito Ogbionnia both UFAs; interior DL rotation needs depth |
| 5 | QB | MEDIUM | Round 4 | Herbert is set as starter but no experienced backup under contract; need developmental QB |
| 6 | TE | LOW | Round 5 | Kolar signing helps blocking; developmental receiving TE adds depth and future optionality |
Draft Strategy
Balanced Approach
This team takes a balanced approach, weighing both player value and team needs. They will take the best player available when the value is clear, but will also factor in positional need when players are similarly rated.
Team Info
Los Angeles
City
Chargers
Nickname
AFC
Conference
West
Division
2026 Draft Picks
5
Total Picks
1
Round 1
3
Top 3 Rounds
0
Compensatory
| Round | Pick | Overall | Type | Original Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rd 1 | 22 | #22 | OWN | - |
| Rd 2 | 55 | #55 | OWN | - |
| Rd 3 | 86 | #86 | OWN | - |
| Rd 4 | 123 | #123 | OWN | - |
| Rd 6 | 204 | #204 | OWN | - |
Needs Summary
1
OG
CRITICAL
2
EDGE
HIGH
3
CB
HIGH
4
DT
MEDIUM
5
QB
MEDIUM
6
TE
LOW
2026 Offseason Moves
+ Additions
Alec Ingold
FB
FREE AGENCY
from MIA
$3.8M/yr
2yr
Charlie Kolar
TE
FREE AGENCY
from BAL
$8.1M/yr
3yr
Cole Strange
OG
FREE AGENCY
from NE
$6.5M/yr
2yr
Deane Leonard
CB
FREE AGENCY
$2.0M/yr
1yr
Del'Shawn Phillips
LB
FREE AGENCY
$3.8M/yr
2yr
Josh Harris
LS
FREE AGENCY
Re-signed
Keaton Mitchell
RB
FREE AGENCY
from BAL
$4.6M/yr
2yr
Khalil Mack
DE
FREE AGENCY
$18.0M/yr
1yr
Teair Tart
DT
FREE AGENCY
$12.5M/yr
3yr
Trevor Penning
OT
FREE AGENCY
$4.5M/yr
1yr
Trey Pipkins
OT
FREE AGENCY
$5.0M/yr
2yr
Tyler Biadasz
C
FREE AGENCY
from DAL
$10.0M/yr
3yr
− Losses
Bradley Bozeman
C
FREE AGENCY
Retired
Charlie Kolar
TE
FREE AGENCY
to LAC
UFA from BAL; signed with LAC; noted here for BAL perspective
Jamaree Salyer
OT
FREE AGENCY
Unrestricted free agent
Keenan Allen
WR
FREE AGENCY
Unrestricted free agent
Mekhi Becton
OG
RELEASE
Released
Odafe Oweh
DE
FREE AGENCY
Unrestricted free agent
Tony Jefferson
S
FREE AGENCY
Unrestricted free agent
Will Dissly
TE
RELEASE
Released
Zion Johnson
OG
FREE AGENCY
to CLE
UFA; signed with Browns 3yr/$49.5M