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TL;DR
The Chargers selected offensive lineman Jake Slaughter with the No. 63 pick in the 2026 NFL draft after trading down from No. 55. Slaughter, a three-year starter at Florida, is expected to compete for a starting position on the offensive line.
Key points
- Chargers selected Jake Slaughter with the No. 63 pick
- Traded down from No. 55 overall with the Patriots
- Slaughter was a three-year starter at Florida
- Chargers needed depth on the offensive line
- Slaughter is expected to compete for a starting position
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The second day of the 2026 NFL draft kicked off Friday, with the Chargers selecting offensive lineman Jake Slaughter with the No. 63 overall pick. The Bolts traded out of their original pick at No. 55 overall with the Patriots. The Chargers instead picked at No. 63 in the second round of the draft, adding picks at Nos. 131 and 202. The Chargers originally held five picks in the 2026 draft, but added two via the trade with New England. One of the Chargers' biggest needs heading into the three-day extravaganza was the O-line. The team signed Cole Strange to a two-year, $13 million deal, but needed depth after the unit struggled mightily in 2025. The three-year starter at Florida he "absolutely comfortable" moving inside to guard. He will likely complete for a starting spot ahead of the 2026 season. "I’m preparing to go be a ball player," Slaughter said. Here's how social media reacted to the Chargers drafting Slaughter:
Jake Slaughter is a Charger ⚡️ @JakeSlaughter5 ➡️ @chargers#NFLDRAFT | #GoGatorspic.twitter.com/52oNYZsO11
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) April 25, 2026 Justin Herbert just got his long-term bodyguard. Slaughter in the 2nd round is a masterclass in value. Harbaugh is building a fortress in LA! ⚡🧱"
— Yeesha (@Yeesha\_9) April 25, 2026 Jake Slaughter was drafted in round 2 with pick 63 in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.97 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 3 out of 735 OC from 1987 to 2026.pic.twitter.com/u0UkZVj8GC
— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 25, 2026 2.63 Los Angeles Chargers - Florida C (OG?) Jake Slaughter
Q&A
Who did the Chargers draft at No. 63 in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Chargers drafted offensive lineman Jake Slaughter at No. 63 overall.
What trade did the Chargers make during the 2026 NFL draft?
The Chargers traded their original pick at No. 55 to the Patriots, allowing them to select at No. 63 and gain additional picks at Nos. 131 and 202.
What position does Jake Slaughter play and what is his background?
Jake Slaughter is an offensive lineman who played as a center at Florida and is expected to transition to guard in the NFL.
What are the expectations for Jake Slaughter with the Chargers?
Jake Slaughter is expected to compete for a starting spot on the offensive line ahead of the 2026 season.
