Los Angeles Chargers DRAFT PICKS

2026 NFL DRAFT

RD	PICK		PLAYER	TRADE FROM
1	22	Chargers	Akheem Mesidor As a sixth-year collegiate athlete, Mesidor (24) was literally a man amongst boys for Miami a year ago, leading the ACC with 10.5 sacks and forcing four fumbles. He wins in more ways than perhaps any rusher in this class, pairing impressive physical traits such as burst, bend and power with refined hand play and nuanced counter moves. Miami (FL), DE · POS RK 5	-
2	63	Chargers	Jake SlaughterFlorida, C · POS RK 4	NE
4	105	Chargers	Brenen Thompson Scouts already knew Thompson would be among the fastest players in this draft — seven of his 10 career receiving TDs went for 40-plus yards — and he proved it at the Combine in a blistering 4.26 seconds. Mississippi State, WR · POS RK 19	NYG, CLE
4	117	Chargers	Travis Burke Football is a big man’s game and they simply don’t come much bigger than the 6-foot-9, 325-pound Burke, who uses his girth, long arms (34 inches) and leg drive to maul opponents. Memphis, T · POS RK 15	MIN, JAX, LV, HOU
4	131	Chargers	Genesis SmithArizona, S · POS RK 10	NE
5	145	Chargers	Nick BarrettSouth Carolina, DT · POS RK 26	NYG, CLE
6	202	Chargers	Logan TaylorBoston College, G · POS RK 24	PIT, NE
6	206	Chargers	Alex Harkey Harkey spent time at four different colleges (Tyler JC, Colorado and Texas State) and could be on the move again in the NFL — sliding inside after playing 2025 at right tackle. But he shows the initial quickness, girth and tenacity to handle the switch. Oregon, T · POS RK 13	CHI, CLE

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