Best available players for the Chargers on Day 3

DT Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss

What’s not to love about a 6’8 interior defensive lineman? Harris has immense size and length with adequate play strength to win one-on-one blocks consistently. He lined up all over the defensive front and managed to block six different kicks in his career. He possesses enough lower-body explosion to shock offensive lineman on contact and he’s even shown the ability to bull rush from the edge. He has two prior arrests stemming from incidents in 2023 and 2024 so that’ll be the biggest red flags for the Bolts to vet before using one of their picks on him.

S Zakee Wehatley, Penn State

At 6’3 and 200+ pounds, Wheatley has great size for a back-end safety. He also has a knack for being close to the ball each and every play. Scouts love his “wide” tackle range, but there’s too much inconsistency right now in regards to finishing those stops. Despite some raw areas and inconsistencies, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein graded Wheatley as a third-round pick with his upside. After earning the starting job in 2024, he recorded four picks and five pass breakups, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 170 total tackles over this final two seaons. As a run defender, Wheatley zooms down from the third level and quickly creates a new obstacle for ball carriers. He may not always make that open-field tackle, but he’ll be there at minimum to create some hesitation and allow his teammates to group up and limit further yardage.

CB Keith Abney II, Arizona State

Abney is only 5’10 and 187 pounds but he plays with a feisty demeanor that leads you to believe he’s larger than his measurements. He’s smart and knows how to get the most out of his frame. He may need to be play in the slot at the next level, but don’t come him out to be able to move outside in a pinch. He was named a First-Team All-Big 12 selection in 2025 after posting a team-high 12 pass breakups and two interceptions. In ‘24, he hauled in three more interceptions and once again led his team with nine pass breakups. Amassing 21 pass breakups and five picks over the past two seasons is reason enough to believe in his ability to get a hand on the ball and make a play.

OT/G Brian Parker II, Duke

If the Chargers want to continue adding offensive linemen who can play multiple positions while being a fit in Mike McDaniel’s offense, Parker is pretty close to being in perfect alignment within that Venn diagram. Parker played offensive tackle for the Blue Devils but most scouts believe a transition inside would be best for his pro prospects. Specifically, Parker has ideal movement skills to wall off defenders and execute combo blocks to the second level. He struggles with power and pass rushers can muscle their way through his shoulders and create shorter corners. If McDaniel wants to continue leaning into athletic and fluid movers up front over mass and power, Parker fits just that.

DT Gracen Halton, Oklahoma

Halton is an athletic interior defender who wins with speed and quickness at 6’2 and 293 pounds. He ran a 4.82 in the 40 at this year’s combine and while that doesn’t necessarily mean the most for a defensive tackle, it backs up the film that shows he has the juice to chase down runs outside of the pocket. Unlike most interior lineman, he actually offers upside as a pass rusher with a nice array of moves, including an effective swim and rip. He does not have notable agility and lateral movement for the position, but his ability to explode off the line and get skinny through double-teams helps him disrupt backfield action with a swiftness.