Los Angeles Chargers' 2026 depth chart, signings and best available free agents
Los Angeles Chargers' 2026 depth chart, signings and best available free agents
James H. Williams, USA TODAY Sun, April 26, 2026 at 2:04 AM UTC
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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:
1 / 0No. 1 NFL draft picks since 19832026: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana - Las Vegas RaidersChargers depth chart for 2026OFFENSE
QB: Justin Herbert, Trey Lance, DJ Uiagalelei
RB: Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal, Keaton Mitchell, Jaret Patterson
WR: Ladd McConkey, Brenen Thompson*, Dalevon Campbell
WR: Quentin Johnston, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Luke Grimm
WR: Tre’ Harris, Derius Davis, JaQuae Jackson
TE: Oronde Gadsden, Charlie Kolar, Tanner McLachlan, Thomas Yassmin
FB: Alec Ingold, Scott Matlock
LT: Rashawn Slater, Travis Burke*
LG: Trevor Penning, Kayode Awosika, Branson Taylor, Alex Harkey*
C: Tyler Biadasz, Josh Kaltenberger
RG: Jake Slaughter*, Cole Strange, Ben Cleveland, Logan Taylor*
RT: Joe Alt, Trey Pipkins III
LDE: Tear Tart, Josh Fuga
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NT: Dalvin Tomlinson, Jamaree Caldwell
RDE: Justin Eboigbe, TeRah Edwards, Nick Barrett*
WLB: Tuli Tuipulotu, Kyle Kennard
LILB: Daiyan Henley, Junior Colson, Marlowe Wax, Emany Johnson
RILB: Denzel Perryman, Troy Dye, Del’Shawn Phillips
SLB: Khalil Mack, Akheem Mesidor*, Bud Dupree, Garmon Randolph
LCB: Cam Hart, Jordan Oladokun
SS: Derwin James Jr., Tony Jefferson
FS: Elijah Molden, Genesis Smith*, RJ Mickens, Kendall Williamson
RCB: Donte Jackson, Deane Leonard, Isas Waxter, Eric Rogers
NB: Tarheeb Still, Nikko Reed
PK: Cameron Dicker
P: JK Scott
H: JK Scott
PR: Derius Davis, Tarheeb Still, Ladd McConkey
KR: Keaton Mitchell, Derius Davis, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Kimani Vidal
LS: Josh Harris, Peter Bowden
Chargers' undrafted free agent targets, needs
The Chargers still have position needs worth addressing as the team explores its options in the undrafted free-agency market.
Los Angeles could benefit by adding another tight end and offensive tackle to the roster.
Michael Trigg of Baylor could’ve been a name to consider at tight end for the Chargers, but Trigg is expected to sign with the Dallas Cowboys.
Here are some names to consider:
Fa’alili Fa’amoe, Wake Forest, OT
R.J. Maryland, SMU, TE
Chargers undrafted free agent signings -
Devonte Ross, WR, Penn State
Avery Smith, CB, Toledo
Jerand Bradley, WR/TE, Kansas State
Jerry Wilson, CB, Florida State
Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
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