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The Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on enhancing their offensive and defensive lines while increasing team speed. Under head coach Jim Harbaugh and with quarterback Justin Herbert, the team aims to make a deep playoff run.
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The Los Angeles Chargers cash in with an elite haul during the latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, less than two weeks until the big day.
The Los Angeles Chargers are a team in a bit of an interesting situation. With head coach Jim Harbaugh leading the organization, and quarterback Justin Herbert entrenched as the guy, there is no question that there is a blueprint to make a championship run.
This is a team, however, that still needs that final push to make a deep playoff run. The 2026 NFL Draft will offer a huge opportunity to unlock the upside of this roster. In my latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, overhauling the trenches and adding more team speed were key.
The exercise began with not one, not two, but three trade backs for the Chargers. It gave them even more draft capital to take advantage of. They took advantage of those new assets.
The Chargers desperately need to solidify things on their interior offensive line. Bisontis is an easy fit early on as a pass protector, which should be huge for quarterback Justin Herbert. The key will be how much growth Bisontis can show in the running game.
Moore has quietly been an outstanding member of the Michigan defense over the last couple of years. He's a physical football player who brings a ton of power as a pass rusher. There's a solid floor to work with for Moore, although there's still plenty of ceiling to tap into.
I don't think he has a very high ceiling⊠but Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore (#8) strikes me as a player who will be a key rotation player for a long time in the NFL. Super physical and relentless⊠understands how to soften angles despite not being very bendy. pic.twitter.com/c8W36Zefa2
â Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) September 24, 2025
At 6-2 and 322 pounds, Orange is a massive defensive tackle who does his best work at the point of attack. Orange is also a better athlete than you might expect, possessing the ability to split a gap occasionally. That presents an intriguing option for the Chargers' defense.
Box score will never tell the full story of Iowa State DT Domonique Orange (#95). "Big Citrus" is an outstanding NT prospect with a notable combination of brute strength, size (6'1 3/4", 328 LBs, 33 3/4" arms), and explosiveness. Immovable in run game. pic.twitter.com/joY4gYcrL2
â Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) September 9, 2025
Zuhn played mostly at left tackle for the Aggies during the course of his career. His game projects best inside at center, where his communication and movement skills shine most. He should be able to help backup multiple spots up front.
After two good years of production and film with the Aggies, Lee has somehow become a very underrated cornerback in this class. He does his best work beating up opposing wide receivers up at the line of scrimmage. Lee has the talent to come in and compete early on.
I remain a big fan of Texas A&M CB Will Lee (#4). Kid is very physical, long, competitive, and has better COD than you would think. Press man teams will love him. pic.twitter.com/Qhi4cEzlrd
â Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) December 23, 2025
During the process, Proctor has been one of the biggest overall risers in the class. After dominating in 2025, he has aced every section of the draft process so far. As an interior penetrator, there is a ton to love about him.
SELU DT Kaleb Proctor (#2) is a late round-PFA to know in the 2026 class. Undersized interior pass rusher (6'1 3/8", 281 LBs, 33" arms) but plenty of twitch and closing speed.
Has recorded 8.5 TFLs and 6 sacks so far in 2025. Had some flash plays against LSU several weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/CfaNxTjHxN
â Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) October 30, 2025
Thompson is arguably the fastest overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Adding that type of long speed and big play ability will always be prioritized by NFL teams. At worst, the Oklahoma transfer should play a role in the Chargersâ offense.
Setting the O/U at 4.28 seconds in the forty-yard dash for Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson⊠and I'm taking the under. Kid can fly. pic.twitter.com/Y9ZUyv7bXh
â Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) January 22, 2026
There are some intriguing physical gifts to get excited about with Pounds. The problem is that his technique is maddeningly inconsistent. It will be up to a good offensive line coach to get the most out of him.
The Chargers are focusing on overhauling their trenches and adding speed to the team as part of their draft strategy.
The head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers is Jim Harbaugh.
Justin Herbert's established role as the starting quarterback influences the Chargers' draft decisions, as they aim to build a stronger team around him.
The 2026 NFL Draft is crucial for the Chargers as it presents an opportunity to unlock the roster's potential and make a serious playoff push.
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