Los Angeles Chargers' 2026 depth chart, signings and best available free agents

TL;DR

The Los Angeles Chargers filled key roster needs during the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting eight players, including edge rusher Akheem Mesidor at pick No. 22. They also executed multiple trades to enhance their draft capital.

Key points

Chargers selected eight players in the 2026 NFL Draft
Akheem Mesidor was the first-round pick at No. 22
Team executed multiple trades to gain more picks
Six of the eight selections were made on Day 3
Chargers filled needs on both sides of the ball

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Coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz checked a lot of boxes for the Los Angeles Chargers through the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Chargers were able to fill needs up front for both sides of the ball with three of their first four picks.

The team’s front office also managed to execute multiple trades on Day 2 of the trade to produce a stockpile of picks to use on Day 3.

The Chargers’ draft class consists of eight total players, with six of those selections coming on Day 3. The team did not make a pick in the third or seventh round.

Edge rusher Akheem Mesidor of the Miami Hurricanes highlighted the class as the Bolts’ first-round selection with pick No. 22.

Here’s an early look at the Chargers’ depth chart with the inclusion of the incoming rookies who were selected: