The Chargers went 11-6 in 2025 and lost in the Wild Card round to the Patriots. The offense was ravaged by OL injuries (lost Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt for extended stretches), leading to one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL.
| Round 1 | #22 |
| Round 2 | #55 |
| Round 3 | #86 |
| Round 4 | #123 |
| Round 6 | #204 |
Sent 2026 5th-round pick to Ravens in October 2025 trade for Odafe Oweh. Sent 2026 7th-round pick to Titans in August 2024 trade for Elijah Molden. No compensatory picks awarded.
Critical Needs
The entire interior OL has been rebuilt.
Odafe Oweh signed a 4-year, $100M deal with Washington after a dominant half-season with the Chargers (7.5 sacks in 12 regular season games).
Important Needs
The Chargers re-signed Teair Tart on a multi-year extension and added veteran Dalvin Tomlinson on a 1-year, $7.5M deal.
Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still are promising young starters from the 2024 draft class, but the Chargers lost key depth CB Benjamin St-Juste (signed with Packers) and Ja'Sir Taylor is a free agent.
Ladd McConkey is the WR1 but no Charger cracked 800 receiving yards in 2025.
Depth Needs
Derwin James Jr.
Daiyan Henley is the starter and showed growth in Year 2.
- Lost Odafe Oweh (EDGE) to Commanders — 4yr/$100M. Creates critical EDGE need and need for 3rd edge rusher.
- Lost Zion Johnson (LG) to Browns — 3yr/$49.5M. Leaves massive hole at guard.
- Lost Benjamin St-Juste (CB) to Packers — reduces CB depth.
- Lost Tyler Conklin (TE) to Lions — minor, was not a primary contributor.
- Lost Da'Shawn Hand (DT) to Falcons — 1yr/$3M. Reduces DL depth.
New OC Mike McDaniel brings a wide-zone, motion-heavy scheme from Miami that prioritizes athletic, mobile OL who can pull and get to the second level — making IOL athleticism paramount. Full scheme analysis →
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