The 2026 NFL Draft for the Los Angeles Chargers begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh. The team aims to address its biggest need—interior offensive line—after a poor performance last season.
Key points
2026 NFL Draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh
Chargers need to improve their interior offensive line
Team had the worst offensive line last year
Tyler Biadasz and Cole Strange are new starters
Left guard position is still vacant
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Los Angeles Chargers 2026 NFL Draft: Picks, biggest needs, best fit and trade predictions
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off live from Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23 and the latest crop of rookies will be hearing their names called all weekend long. For the Los Angeles Chargers, the biggest need is an obvious one: Interior offensive line.
The Chargers had the worst offensive line in football last year by multiple metrics. As a result, LA's set to have three new starters along the interior of its O-line. New additions Tyler Biadasz and Cole Strange are penciled in at center and right guard, respectively. There's a vacancy at left guard that could be filled in the draft.
Here's everything you need to know about the Los Angeles Chargers for this year's draft, including a round-by-round look at picks and a potential trade candidate already on the roster.
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Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints and Chris Olave #12 celebrate a touchdown during the second half against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Q&A
What are the Los Angeles Chargers' biggest needs for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Chargers' biggest need for the 2026 NFL Draft is the interior offensive line.
When does the 2026 NFL Draft start for the Los Angeles Chargers?
The 2026 NFL Draft starts on Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh.
Who are the new starters for the Chargers' offensive line in 2026?
New starters for the Chargers' offensive line include Tyler Biadasz at center and Cole Strange at right guard.
What position will the Chargers likely fill in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Chargers are likely to fill the left guard position in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
New Orleans Saints
Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints and Chris Olave #12 celebrate a touchdown during the second half against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
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Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints and Chris Olave #12 celebrate a touchdown during the second half against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 09, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
Washington Commanders
Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with Jayden Daniels #5 after catching a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
New York Giants
Jaxson Dart #6 and Cam Skattebo #44 of the New York Giants celebrate after Skattebo carried the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 09, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
Tennessee Titans
Head coach Brian Callahan talks with Cam Ward of the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 05, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
Cleveland Browns
Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 23, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott #4 and CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate after their touchdown connection against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on November 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
Las Vegas Raiders
Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after a missed field goal during the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 07, 2025, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
Miami Dolphins
De'Von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins rushes for yards against Brandin Echols #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter of the game at Acrisure Stadium on December 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Andy Reid interact against the New York Giants during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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The 10 NFL teams with the most at stake in the 2026 draft
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Los Angeles Chargers NFL Draft best prospect fit: Edge Derrick Moore, Michigan
Per USA TODAY's Ayrton Ostly:
The Chargers need more difference-makers on defense, especially in the pass rush, as they can't rely on Khalil Mack continuing to produce late into his 30s. It may seem uninspired to pair a former Wolverine to Jim Harbaugh's squad but Moore would be an intriguing option in Round 2 who wins with speed-to-power and an improving bag of pass rush moves.
Los Angeles Chargers NFL Draft trade candidate: RB Kimani Vidal
Per USA TODAY's Jack McKessy:
Vidal proved he has what it takes to be a starting running back in the NFL with his 10-game performance as Los Angeles' starter in 2025. With Omarion Hampton set to return to his starting job after an injury-marred rookie campaign, the Chargers could look to move Vidal to a team more in need of running back help.
