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Chargers Daily Links: Initial thoughts on the 2026 draft class?

Good morning, Chargers fans! We’ve had a few days to marinate on the Chargers 2026 draft class and I want to hear how we’re all feeling about the eight-player group now that we’ve had some time to digest it all. Additionally, how do you think the Chargers did on their 2026 UDFA group? Any player […]

Chargers improve defense in 2027 NFL mock draft

The Los Angeles Chargers have just added a number of rookies to their roster, but there are already people within the organization with their sights on what the team will look for in the 2027 NFL Draft. While it remains to be seen where the team will be picking in the first round, the Chargers […]

Chargers rookie WR can turn heads

The Los Angeles Chargers are welcoming their rookie class with open arms as they try to figure out where each of the new players will fit. Wide receiver Brenen Thompson can be a nice, shiny new target for quarterback Justin Herbert in the offense, especially with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel prioritizing speed. “The fourth-round […]

WMU’s Nadame Tucker among Chargers’ 18 undrafted free agents

Noah Avinger, S, Utah State Lander Barton, LB, Utah Jerand Bradley, TE/WR, Kansas State Sincere Brown, WR, Colorado Jahmeer Carter, DL, Virginia Greg Desroisiers Jr. Devin Grant, S, Syracuse Jacobian Guillory, DL, LSU Niles King, OLB, San Diego State Devonte Ross, WR, Penn State Rodney Shelley, CB, Georgia Tech Avery Smith, CB, Toldeo Jacob Spomer, […]

Chargers draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class

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Chargers 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Tracker

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone and it’s now time to see what additional players the Chargers can find amongst those who were not selected among the 257 picks over the past three days. Here. We. Go! Confirmed Chargers UDFA Signings

Chargers select Oregon OT/G Alex Harkey with the 204th pick

With the 204th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select offensive tackle/guard Alex Harkey out of the University of Oregon. The 6’5, 313-pound Harkey started at right tackle for the Ducks in 2025 after a lengthy journey through college football. From 2020-21, Harkey played a Tyler Junior College where he began […]

Chargers select South Carolina DT Nick Barrett with the 145th pick

With the 145th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select defensive tackle Nick Barrett out of the University of South Carolina. The 6’3, 312-pound Barrett was a one-year starter for the Gamecocks who played 39 games as a reserve before starting all 12 games in 2025. He ended his final collegiate […]

Chargers select Arizona S Genesis Smith with the 131st pick

With the 131st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select safety Genesis Smith out of the University of Arizona. Smith is a springy and lengthy safety standing at 6’2 and 203 pounds. He had a very impressive 42.5-inch vertical at the combine while also running a 4.18 in the short shuttle. […]

Chargers select Memphis OT Travis Burke with the 117th pick

With the 117th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select offensive tackle Travis Burke out of the University of Memphis. The Chargers traded up from 123 (sending both pick 123 and 204) to go up and get a massive 6’9, 325-pound offensive tackle who became a fast riser up draft boards […]

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Chargers 2026 Draft Tracker: Picks, news, and more

Welcome to the 2026 NFL Draft! The Chargers entered the 2026 NFL Draft with five total picks. Entering the third and final day of the event, they now have nine total with seven of their picks coming in rounds four through seven. In the first round, the Chargers hit on one of their two biggest […]

Chargers select Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson with the 105th pick

With the 105th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select speedy wide receiver Brennen Thompson out of Mississippi State University. The 5’9, 167-pound Thompson sure is small by NFL standards, but you simply cannot coach the 4.26 40 time he ran at this year’s combine. That speed helped him lead the […]

Best available players for the Chargers on Day 3

The Chargers had one pick each in the second and third rounds of this year’s draft. By the end of day two, Joe Hortiz and Co. had selected Florida center Jake Slaughter with their second-round pick (No.63) while trading completely out of the third round. With a pair of trade backs, the Chargers gained four […]

Chargers trade out of 3rd round, own 7 picks on Day 3

The Chargers made a second trade on day two of the NFL draft and their second of the day completely takes them out of the third round, meaning their done with only one pick made on Friday (Florida center Jake Slaughter). Los Angeles will now enter the final day of the draft with seven total […]

Chargers select Florida C Jake Slaughter with the 55th pick

With the 55th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select center Jake Slaughter out of the University of Florida. Slaughter is a 6’5, 303-pound interior blocker who was named a two-time All-American for the Gators. In 2024, Slaughter was named a First-Team member after starting all 13 games. This past season, […]

Best remaining players for the Chargers on Day 2 of the NFL draft

The Chargers addressed their need for a third edge rusher by selecting Miami’s Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd pick. Now that they’ve found their guy on defense, they most certainly need to address the interior offensive line on day two. Whether that’s in round two or three remains to be seen, but they simply cannot […]

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz’s presser following round one (Chargers.com) Daniel Jeremiah’s best available players heading into day two (Chargers.com) Predicting the Chargers’ picks on day two (Chargers Wire) The Chargers need to keep pace with […]

Chargers draft grades 2026: Akheem Mesidor

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Chargers select Miami EDGE Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd pick

With the 22nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select Akheem Mesidor, edge rusher, out of The University of Miami. Mesidor was a First-Team All-ACC selection in 2025 after helping the Hurricanes make it all the way to the CFP National Championship. He accumulated 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, and […]

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here are three different scenarios that the Chargers may face in the first round of the draft (Chargers.com) AI predicts where the Chargers go in the first round of the draft (Chargers Wire) The odds seem slim for the […]

Chargers select Auburn’s Keldric Faulk in latest ESPN mock

The NFL draft is just about 36 hours away from me typing this and ESPN’s Peter Schrager just dropped his second and final mock draft in which he utilizes every ounce of info or buzz he’s been receiving from around the league to make all 32 picks. When it came time for the Chargers to […]