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

TL;DR

The Chargers traded out of the third round of the NFL draft, leaving them with only one pick on day two. They now have seven picks remaining for day three, including three in the fourth round.

Key points

Chargers traded out of the third round of the NFL draft.
They have only one pick made on day two.
The team now has seven total picks for day three.

Los Angeles Chargers

Inglewood, CA - November 30: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after a first down against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, November 30, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images 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 picks: #105, #123, #131, #145, #202, #204, #206. That’s three picks in the fourth round, one pick in the fifth, and three picks in the sixth. General manager Joe Hortiz has done an excellent job of finding instant contributors during the final day of the draft and it looks like he’s going to have plenty of ammo to do it for the third year in a row. Since joining the Chargers, Hortiz has found cornerbacks Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart, tight end Oronde Gadsden II, safety R.J. Mickens, and Justin Eboigbe all in the final four rounds of the draft. Now, after entering the draft with just five total picks, the Chargers will have nine as things stand now. With an entire day left, the Bolts could utilize their added resources to make more deals to come up or down, so don’t be surprised if they continue their active draft strategy.

Q&A

How many picks do the Chargers have on the final day of the NFL draft?

The Chargers have seven picks remaining on the final day of the NFL draft.

Who did the Chargers select with their first pick in the NFL draft?

The Chargers selected Florida center Jake Slaughter with their first pick in the NFL draft.

What strategy is the Chargers' general manager Joe Hortiz known for during the draft?

General manager Joe Hortiz is known for finding instant contributors in the later rounds of the draft.