2026 NFL Draft: 1 cornerback in every round for the Chargers

We're days away from the 2026 NFL Draft. The Chargers still hold five of their picks, but recent comments from general manager Joe Hortiz seem to suggest that LA will try to move around the board to add a few more bites at the apple. With that in mind, let's examine one prospect for every round of the draft at cornerback.

Round 1: Jermod McCoy, Tennessee Much like Will Johnson a year ago, McCoy is one of the best cornerbacks in the draft, but has major medical concerns after missing the 2025 season with a torn ACL. Johnson, who Harbaugh and then-defensive coordinator Jesse Minter coached at Michigan, played well for Arizona as a rookie but missed 5 games due to injury. Could Los Angeles, which has Donte Jackson, Tarheeb Still, and Cam Hart under contract this season, absorb a talent like McCoy knowing he may not play a full season?

If he falls to 22, he'll likely be the best player on the board when the Chargers come on the clock. Round 2: Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State A prototypical size and speed corner who ran 4. 45 in the 40 at the NFL Combine, Igbinosun fits the Chargers mold of corners who can play outside, as Hortiz mentioned as a requirement at his press conference last week.

The Buckeye has a slighter build, but profiles as a great fit for press coverage, where the Chargers have used Hart with mixed success. Igbinosun has more speed to hang with receivers down the field when they stack him off the line than Hart does, but penalties have also been an issue throughout his career. Round 3: Chandler Rivers, Duke Rivers can play outside, but he'd likely be a better fit in the nickel if he ends up in Los Angeles.