Chargers projected to receive 3rd-round comp pick in 2027
The Chargers are projected to receive a third-round compensatory pick in 2027 per NFL.com’s Dan Parr.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Odafe Oweh #98 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs downfield during the second quarter of an AFC wild card playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ever since Joe Hortiz stepped foot in the The Bolt as the Chargers’ new general manager, he has spouted about his love for getting the compensatory pick formula rolling as soon as possible. In each of his first three offseasons, that has largely been shown.
This offseason specifically, the Chargers had several players go sign sizable contracts elsewhere, providing a nice foundation for the formula heading into 2027. However, the Charges then went out and made some questionable signings that took those comp picks away, mainly the addition of offensive guard Cole Strange. Strange signed for $6.
5 million per year which washed out one of their comp picks while signing a player many do not believe should be a starter if it wasn’t for him being familiar with Mike McDaniel’s offense system. Add in the signing of tight end Charlie Kolar at $8. 1 million (an objectively-good signing), the Bolts are essentially left with a single comp pick for edge rusher Odafe Oweh who signed for $24 million per year in Washington.
Well, even if it’s just the one pick, NFL. com’s Dan Parr currently projects that selection to come in the third round. “ The Commanders did not spend an early draft pick on an edge rusher, so I’m expecting the highly paid Oweh to play enough snaps to ensure the Bolts are awarded a third-round selection.