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2026 NFL Draft: 1 cornerback in every round for the Chargers
TL;DR
The Chargers are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft and may look to trade for additional picks. They are considering cornerback prospects, including Jermod McCoy from Tennessee, who has injury concerns but significant talent.
Key points
- Chargers may trade to acquire more draft picks
- Jermod McCoy is a top cornerback prospect
- McCoy has injury concerns after a torn ACL
- Chargers have three cornerbacks under contract
- Drafting McCoy could impact team dynamics
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We're days away from the 2026 NFL Draft. The Chargers still hold five of their picks, but recent comments from general manager Joe Hortiz seem to suggest that LA will try to move around the board to add a few more bites at the apple.
With that in mind, let's examine one prospect for every round of the draft at cornerback.
Round 1: Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
Much like Will Johnson a year ago, McCoy is one of the best cornerbacks in the draft, but has major medical concerns after missing the 2025 season with a torn ACL. Johnson, who Harbaugh and then-defensive coordinator Jesse Minter coached at Michigan, played well for Arizona as a rookie but missed 5 games due to injury. Could Los Angeles, which has Donte Jackson, Tarheeb Still, and Cam Hart under contract this season, absorb a talent like McCoy knowing he may not play a full season? If he falls to 22, he'll likely be the best player on the board when the Chargers come on the clock.
Round 2: Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
A prototypical size and speed corner who ran 4.45 in the 40 at the NFL Combine, Igbinosun fits the Chargers mold of corners who can play outside, as Hortiz mentioned as a requirement at his press conference last week. The Buckeye has a slighter build, but profiles as a great fit for press coverage, where the Chargers have used Hart with mixed success. Igbinosun has more speed to hang with receivers down the field when they stack him off the line than Hart does, but penalties have also been an issue throughout his career.
Round 3: Chandler Rivers, Duke
Rivers can play outside, but he'd likely be a better fit in the nickel if he ends up in Los Angeles. At 5'10" and 185 pounds, you'd expect him to be bullied off the line more often, but Rivers is much more frequently the one doing the bullying. That mindset will likely endear him to Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary. He's a productive player at the catch point - a must in the Chargers defense - has never missed a game, and was described as coachable and a great football character by Dane Brugler of .
Q&A
Who is Jermod McCoy and why is he a top cornerback prospect?
Jermod McCoy is a cornerback from Tennessee, regarded as one of the best in the draft, despite having major medical concerns due to a torn ACL that sidelined him for the 2025 season.
What are the Chargers' current draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Chargers currently hold five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they may attempt to trade to acquire more selections.
What cornerbacks are currently under contract with the Chargers?
The Chargers have Donte Jackson, Tarheeb Still, and Cam Hart under contract for the upcoming season.
What are the implications of drafting a cornerback with injury concerns?
Drafting a cornerback like Jermod McCoy could provide the Chargers with a high-level talent, but his injury history raises questions about his immediate availability and long-term impact.
