Chargers mock draft roundup: Expert picks one day before NFL draft
On the eve of the 2026 NFL Draft, here's what the experts think the Los Angeles Chargers will do with the 22nd overall pick.
The needs for the Los Angeles Chargers are clear — and many — in the 2026 NFL Draft . They need to reinforce their offensive line after they lost all three of their interior starters from 2025 this offseason. They signed former Washington Commanders center Tyler Biadasz to replace the retired Bradley Bozeman, but questions still remain at both guard positions even after signing Cole Strange as a stopgap.
Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane could fill that void, but there's a good chance he'll be off the board by the time the Chargers pick at No. 22. The defensive line is another area of concern, particularly as Khalil Mack just turned 35 two months ago and has contemplated retirement the last couple offseasons.
And USA TODAY Sports ' Nate Davis pointed out in his latest mock draft that the Chargers also need to get younger in the secondary. On the eve of the NFL draft, here is what the experts think the Chargers will do with the No. 22 overall pick: 2026 Chargers mock draft roundup No.
22 USA TODAY Sports : S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo ESPN : DT Peter Woods, Clemson The Athletic : CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee NFL. com : EDGE Akheem Mesidor, Miami CBS Sports : IOL Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M USA TODAY Sports : "The Bolts have a few areas to address but certainly need to get younger and better on the back line – particularly when Derwin James is deployed as a nickel. A 6-foot-4, 200-pound DB with a penchant for big hits and finding the ball seems like a good fit for a team that also prizes physicality.