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Saturday, April 25, 2026
Chargers 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Tracker

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone and it’s now time to see what additional players the Chargers can find amongst those who were not selected among the 257 picks over the past three days. Here....

NFL draft: Chargers address their needs with speed, size and an O-line overhaul

The Chargers fulfilled needs at wide receiver, the offensive and defensive lines and in the secondary during Day 3 of the NFL draft.

Chargers end draft on baffling note with pair of underwhelming selections

The Los Angeles Chargers had an overall strong haul from the 2026 NFL Draft, but their final pair of selections was confusing, to say the least.

Chargers select Oregon OT/G Alex Harkey with the 204th pick

With the 204th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select offensive tackle/guard Alex Harkey out of the University of Oregon. The 6’5, 313-pound Harkey started at right tackle for...

Chargers are even bigger winners of Odafe Oweh trade after squandered Ravens pick

The LA Chargers always had the edge in the Odafe Oweh trade. That edge grew after Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Chargers select Boston College OG Logan Taylor with the 202nd pick

With the 202nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select offensive guard Logan Taylor out of Boston College. Taylor is a 6’7, 314-pound guard who started four combined seasons...

Chargers Select Guard Alex Harkey in Round 6 of 2026 NFL Draft

Harkey is the fourth offensive lineman drafted by the Chargers in 2026

Chargers Select Guard Logan Taylor in Round 6 of 2026 NFL Draft

The Boston College guard was a Second-Team All-ACC selection in 2025

Derwin James had hilariously perfect reaction to Chargers drafting Brenen Thompson

The Los Angeles Chargers made a splash with their selection of Brenen Thompson in Round 4, and Derwin James' reaction on X was hilariously perfect.

5 Things to Know About New Chargers Safety Genesis Smith

An All-Big 12 safety in 2025, Smith totaled five interceptions and 14 passes defensed over his Arizona career

Updating the Chargers and Ravens Odafe Oweh and Alohi Gilman trade during 2026 NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers’ pass rush got off to a slow start in 2025 and badly needed an injection of talent off the edge. The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, needed a third safety to free up Kyle...

Chargers all but confirm Scott Matlock's fate with 'rugged' Day 3 pick

Scott Matlock's job was already in trouble, but the Los Angeles Chargers likely just sealed his fat.e

5 Things to Know About New Chargers OT Travis Burke

Burke started 11 games for Memphis last season and earned First Team All-AAC honors

Who Are The Early Top 2027 NFL Draft Prospects?

Here are Sporting News' early Top 25 prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft

Chargers select South Carolina DT Nick Barrett with the 145th pick

With the 145th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select defensive tackle Nick Barrett out of the University of South Carolina. The 6’3, 312-pound Barrett was a one-year starter...

Chargers Select DT Nick Barrett in Round 5 of 2026 NFL Draft

The defensive lineman finished his career in college appearing in 51 games with 12 starts, recording 72 tackles

Chargers select Arizona S Genesis Smith with the 131st pick

With the 131st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select safety Genesis Smith out of the University of Arizona. Smith is a springy and lengthy safety standing at 6’2 and 203...

Alarming scouting report makes Chargers draft pick all the more questionable

It's never a great sign when a player's biggest trait is missed tackles. That didn't stop the Chargers from taking Genesis Smith.

Chargers Select Safety Genesis Smith in Round 4 of 2026 NFL Draft

The Arizona safety, the 131st overall pick in the draft, was a Third-Team All-Big 12 selection in 2025

5 Things to Know About New Chargers WR Brenen Thompson

Thompson led the SEC with 1,054 receiving yards in 2025, becoming the first Mississippi State player in program history to do that.

Chargers urgently take out Rashawn Slater insurance with surprising Day 3 pick

The Chargers already have a swing tackle backing up Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt but that didn't stop them from drafting another.

Chargers select Memphis OT Travis Burke with the 117th pick

With the 117th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select offensive tackle Travis Burke out of the University of Memphis. The Chargers traded up from 123 (sending both pick 123...

Who is Brenen Thompson? Chargers go WR, select fastest player in draft in Round 4

Justin Herbert has a new weapon with some of the best speed in the NFL.

Chargers Trade Up With Texans in Round 4 of 2026 NFL Draft, Select OT Travis Burke With Pick No. 117

The Chargers traded up in Round 4 with the Texans before taking the Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke

Chargers 2026 Draft Tracker: Picks, news, and more

Welcome to the 2026 NFL Draft! The Chargers entered the 2026 NFL Draft with five total picks. Entering the third and final day of the event, they now have nine total with seven of their picks...

Chargers just put struggling weapon on notice with tantalizing Brenen Thompson pick

The Los Angeles Chargers found their newest offensive weapon with their selection of Brenen Thompson, and one struggling player is officially on notice.

Chargers select Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson with the 105th pick

With the 105th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select speedy wide receiver Brennen Thompson out of Mississippi State University. The 5’9, 167-pound Thompson sure is small by...

Chargers give Mike McDaniel his newest version of Tyreek Hill with stellar pick

The LA Chargers just gifted Mike McDaniel a shiny new weapon with a stellar pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Chargers 2026 NFL draft: A close look at their three picks so far

A look at every player picked by the Chargers during the 2026 NFL draft, which included the franchise selecting a pass rusher with their top pick.

How fast is Brenen Thompson? Chargers draft fastest 40-yard dash in 2026 NFL Draft
Chargers Select Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson in Round 4 of 2026 NFL Draft

Thompson led the SEC with 1,054 receiving yards in 2025 and ran 4.26 at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

Best available players for the Chargers on Day 3

The Chargers had one pick each in the second and third rounds of this year’s draft. By the end of day two, Joe Hortiz and Co. had selected Florida center Jake Slaughter with their second-round...

Jim Harbaugh somehow made the Chargers' Jake Slaughter pick look even worse

The lack of a concrete plan for Jake Slaughter has made the selection look even worse for the LA Chargers.

Chargers leave the door open for dreadful O-line scenario with Jake Slaughter pick

The Los Angeles Chargers got their presumptive left guard with their selection of Jake Slaughter, but they've taken a risk that can't be ignored.

Friday, April 24, 2026
5 Takeaways: Why the Chargers Envision Jake Slaughter Playing Guard in the NFL

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz also discussed making two trades and having seven picks on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Jim Harbaugh's latest comments prove he's ignoring major Chargers flaw

Jim Harbaugh is excited about the LA Chargers' offensive line. But should he be?

Chargers' infatuation with late-round picks strikes again in disappointing fashion

If there's one thing Chargers GM Joe Hortiz loves, it's a pick on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.

Chargers trade out of 3rd round, own 7 picks on Day 3

The Chargers made a second trade on day two of the NFL draft and their second of the day completely takes them out of the third round, meaning their done with only one pick made on Friday (Florida...

Chargers Trade Down With Browns in Round 3 of 2026 NFL Draft

The Chargers traded down in Round 3 with the Browns and picked up multiple Day 3 picks

5 Things to Know About Chargers 2nd Round Pick Jake Slaughter

A 2025 Rimington Trophy Finalist, Slaughter allowed just four total pressures in his final season at Florida

Draft expert shows exactly why Chargers' Jake Slaughter pick could be a major mistake

The Los Angeles Chargers grabbed Jake Slaughter in the second round, but a draft expert's take puts a bit of a damper on things.

Chargers finally draft Justin Herbert O-line help (and it's not who fans wanted)

The Chargers finally gave Justin Herbert offensive line help... and it wasn't who fans expected, or hoped for.

Chargers select Florida C Jake Slaughter with the 55th pick

With the 55th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select center Jake Slaughter out of the University of Florida. Slaughter is a 6’5, 303-pound interior blocker who was named a...

How Jake Slaughter Fits Into the Chargers Offense

The Chargers drafted Florida's Jake Slaughter at No. 63 overall in Round 2 on Friday night

Los Angeles Chargers Select Jake Slaughter on Day 2 of NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers continued the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Florida offensive lineman Jake Slaughter (63rd overall). The Bolts moved down from No. 55 overall in a trade with New England,...

Chargers Select Florida OL Jake Slaughter in Round 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

The Florida offensive lineman joins the Chargers with plenty of experiences, playing 51 games in college

Chargers recapture Ladd McConkey trade magic by fleecing the Patriots again

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz is a magician when it comes to trading in the NFL Draft. In the second round, he got the best of the Patriots yet again.

Chargers Trade Down With Patriots in Round 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

The Chargers traded down in Round 2 with the Patriots and picked up a 4th and 6th round pick

Chargers must face potential Derwin James clone after intriguing Raiders draft pick

The Los Angeles Chargers got their own defensive addition, but the Raiders' first pick of Day 2 potentially represents a scary future for the rest of the AFC West.

What Akheem Mesidor Said About Meeting Khalil Mack Friday at The Bolt

The Chargers 1st-round pick flew to Los Angeles on Friday for his introductory press conference

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Chargers Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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