Los Angeles Chargers' 2026 depth chart, signings and best available free agents
The Los Angeles Chargers addressed several needs during the 2026 NFL draft. Here's an early look at where they fit on the depth chart.
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: Chargers depth chart for 2026 OFFENSE 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 DEFENSE LDE : Tear Tart, Josh Fuga 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 SPECIAL TEAMS 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.