Chargers turn focus offensive line help Day 2, after Mesidor selection

They brought in Tyler Biadasz at center and Cole Strange at right guard, but the unit still needs improvement, even with Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater returning from injury. They need a left guard.

There are several offensive linemen they could target in the second round, including Texas A&M’s Chase Bisontis, Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon, Iowa’s Gennings Dunker, and Kentucky’s Jalen Farmer.

Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon, center, takes the field before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen.

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Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon, center, takes the field before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen.

During the press conference with Hortiz and Harbaugh, both anticipated questions about the offensive line.

"This is a good, deep draft," Hortiz said. "There's going to be players in the second, in the third, in the fourth. I'm telling you, there's going to be linemen there available."

Hortiz said he and Harbaugh discussed it before the press conference, acknowledging the importance of solidifying the offensive line.

Other names to watch on Day 2 include Kansas State center Sam Hecht, Duke’s Brian Parker, Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy, Georgia WR Malachi Fields, LSU S A.J. Haulcy, Oklahoma DT Gracen Halton, and USC WR Ja'Kobi Lane, to name a few.

The Chargers are in win-now mode, especially after selecting Mesidor. They need players who can come in and make an immediate impact. As Seattle showed last year, a strong draft and contributions from young players can make all the difference.