Chargers add explosive speed, trenches help as draft day 3 continues

TL;DR

The Chargers expanded their draft picks from two to seven on Day 3 of the draft, making several key roster additions. They held a top-five pick in the fourth round.

Key points

Chargers expanded draft picks from two to seven
Top-five pick in the fourth round
Focus on explosive speed and trenches
Roster additions made on Day 3 of the draft

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Sep 6, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Brenen Thompson (0) runs after a catch for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.

El SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Chargers made multiple moves on Friday night to go from two picks to seven on Day 3 of the draft.

There were several additions to the Chargers roster, as they held a top-five pick in the fourth round.

Here is a breakdown of each draft pick and what they told the media (Will be updated as picks are made):

Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State, 4th round, 104th pick

Thompson felt like a Mike McDaniel pick right off the bat, especially after running a 4.26 40-yard dash at the combine.

He stands at 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds, but the speed he brings is a staple of a McDaniel offense—and Thompson agreed.

“I think it's a perfect fit,” Thompson said. “I think the fan base and this team got exactly what they needed. I'm ready just to get to get in and work with Daniel and just get to work, man.”

With his speed and playmaking ability, the Chargers could look to use him as a kick and punt returner, but Thompson said that had not been discussed.

“Wherever they need, I'll show up,” Thompson said. “I’m ready to play. I'm ready to go. Just looking forward to taking it on.”

The Chargers’ receiver group is shaping up to have a little bit of everything, especially after adding an explosive, home-run threat like Thompson.

Travis Burke, OT, Memphis, 4th round, 117th pick

The Chargers traded up later in the fourth round, sending pick No. 123 (fourth round) and pick No. 204 (sixth round) to move up to No. 117.

General manager Joe Hortiz selected Travis Burke, a 6-foot-9, 325-pound right tackle out of Memphis.

Burke projects as a swing tackle for the Chargers. He is known for his aggressive play style and was described as “a violent finisher” during his college career.