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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 pick (No.63) while trading completely out of the third round. With a pair of trade backs, the Chargers gained four […]
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 center Jake Slaughter). Los Angeles will now enter the final day of the draft with seven total […]
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 two-time All-American for the Gators. In 2024, Slaughter was named a First-Team member after starting all 13 games. This past season, […]
Best remaining players for the Chargers on Day 2 of the NFL draft
The Chargers addressed their need for a third edge rusher by selecting Miami’s Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd pick. Now that they’ve found their guy on defense, they most certainly need to address the interior offensive line on day two. Whether that’s in round two or three remains to be seen, but they simply cannot […]
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz’s presser following round one (Chargers.com) Daniel Jeremiah’s best available players heading into day two (Chargers.com) Predicting the Chargers’ picks on day two (Chargers Wire) The Chargers need to keep pace with […]
Chargers draft grades 2026: Akheem Mesidor
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Social media reactions to Chargers drafting Akheem Mesidor
The Chargers selected Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mesidor will be an older rookie (25 years old when the new season starts) but you cannot deny how much of an impact he can make getting after the quarterback. He led the ACC with 12.5 sacks in […]
Chargers select Miami EDGE Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd pick
With the 22nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select Akheem Mesidor, edge rusher, out of The University of Miami. Mesidor was a First-Team All-ACC selection in 2025 after helping the Hurricanes make it all the way to the CFP National Championship. He accumulated 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, and […]
Chargers draft results 2026: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami stats, awards, scouting report
The Chargers selected Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, out of the U with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 draft. Here’s what you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Chargers are getting: A very experienced, well-coached edge rusher who overcomes his lack of prototypical length with a motor that just doesn’t seem to quit. […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here are three different scenarios that the Chargers may face in the first round of the draft (Chargers.com) AI predicts where the Chargers go in the first round of the draft (Chargers Wire) The odds seem slim for the […]
Chargers select Auburn’s Keldric Faulk in latest ESPN mock
The NFL draft is just about 36 hours away from me typing this and ESPN’s Peter Schrager just dropped his second and final mock draft in which he utilizes every ounce of info or buzz he’s been receiving from around the league to make all 32 picks. When it came time for the Chargers to […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the latest 2026 Mock Draft Tracker for the Chargers before this week’s event (Chargers.com) Should the Chargers hone in on the offensive line in the first round of the draft? (Chargers.com) Alec Ingold recently spoke about his […]
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Listen to some of the new Chargers talk to the media on the team’s first day of the offseason program (Chargers.com) What are the current betting odds for the position selected by the Chargers in the first round? (Chargers […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out who is on the Chargers roster to open their 2026 offseason program? (Chargers.com) Joe Hortiz believes the draft is deep at the edge rusher position (Chargers Wire) The Chargers’ competition to make this draft-day move is receiving […]
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Joe Hortiz’s pre-draft press conference (Chargers.com) The Chargers front office recapped their free agent haul on Thursday (Chargers.com) Joe Hortiz acknowledged the availability of Dexter Lawrence but would not go much further with reporters (Chargers Wire) […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Chargers announced jersey numbers for their 2026 free agents (Chargers.com) How could the Chargers end up adding an edge rusher in the first round of this year’s draft? (Chargers.com) Check out a 10-year history of the 55th pick in […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: What does Daniel Jeremiah’s “home run” scenario look like for the Chargers in the first round? (Chargers.com) Check out a new mock draft roundup for the Chargers (Chargers Wire) Former Chargers safety Nasir Adderley is coming out of retirement […]
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Could the Chargers draft a cornerback in this year’s first round? (Chargers.com) Where does Jim Harbaugh rank among all NFL head coaches? (Chargers Wire) The Chargers have forgotten one of their offseason needs that could affect their draft plans […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Who is the best Chargers draft pick in the history of the franchise? (Chargers.com) This is the current state of the Chargers depth chart ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft (Chargers Wire) The Chargers may have to invest in […]
Chargers to visit with Central Michigan EDGE Michael Heldman
The Chargers are doing their due dilligence on the lesser-known edge rushers in this upcoming draft class and one of the name just linked to the team is Central Michigan’s Michael Heldman. NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that Heldman is expected to visit with the Chargers and Packers in the coming days. Heldman is a […]
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers could be targeting Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas (Chargers Wire) Could the Chargers draft a defensive tackle in the first round? (Chargers.com) Wide receiver is not that pressing of a need for the Chargers in this year’s […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why ESPN’s Jordan Reid believes the Chargers could draft a cornerback this year (Chargers.com) Vega Ioane may have performed his way out of reach of the Chargers in the first round (Bolt Beat) Would the Chargers be interested […]
Chargers should be aggressive with A.J. Brown trade
The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to take the next step as a team, but they will need to make some changes when it comes to the roster this offseason. The Chargers can shake things up on the trade market by making the biggest splash imaginable by acquiring Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown. NFL.com […]
Chargers could trade for Giants DT Dexter Lawrence II
The Los Angeles Chargers are monitoring the trade market for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, who requested to be traded by the New York Giants. The Giants drafted him in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft and have been his home for the first seven seasons of his NFL career. With a new head […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers Mock Draft Tracker 11.0 (Chargers.com) Every player selected No. 22 overall since the 2016 draft (Chargers Wire) Peter Schrager caused a stir in Chargers land by mocking an offensive tackle to the Bolts in the […]
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