Los Angeles Chargers 2026 NFL Draft: Picks, biggest needs, best fit and trade predictions

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off live from Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23 and the latest crop of rookies will be hearing their names called all weekend long. For the Los Angeles Chargers , the biggest need is an obvious one: Interior offensive line. The Chargers had the worst offensive line in football last year by multiple metrics.

As a result, LA's set to have three new starters along the interior of its O-line. New additions Tyler Biadasz and Cole Strange are penciled in at center and right guard, respectively. There's a vacancy at left guard that could be filled in the draft.

MORE: Biggest need for every team entering 2026 NFL Draft Here's everything you need to know about the Los Angeles Chargers for this year's draft, including a round-by-round look at picks and a potential trade candidate already on the roster. Los Angeles Chargers NFL Draft best prospect fit: Edge Derrick Moore, Michigan Per USA TODAY's Ayrton Ostly: The Chargers need more difference-makers on defense, especially in the pass rush, as they can't rely on Khalil Mack continuing to produce late into his 30s. It may seem uninspired to pair a former Wolverine to Jim Harbaugh's squad but Moore would be an intriguing option in Round 2 who wins with speed-to-power and an improving bag of pass rush moves.

MORE: 2026 NFL Draft: Finding the perfect prospect for every team Los Angeles Chargers NFL Draft trade candidate: RB Kimani Vidal Per USA TODAY's Jack McKessy: Vidal proved he has what it takes to be a starting running back in the NFL with his 10-game performance as Los Angeles' starter in 2025. With Omarion Hampton set to return to his starting job after an injury-marred rookie campaign, the Chargers could look to move Vidal to a team more in need of running back help. MORE: One player for all 32 teams who could be traded during the NFL draft Los Angeles Chargers NFL Draft Picks by round Round 1 No.