2026 Los Angeles Chargers Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection

Draft Capital: 7 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: September 07, 2026

Overview

Los Angeles Chargers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 7 selections. Biggest needs: Cornerback, IDL, Edge Rusher.

Complete Draft Class:

Round 1 (#25): Zabien Brown, Cornerback, Alabama — Grade B+

Round 2 (#57): William Echoles, Defensive Line,

Ole Miss

— Grade B-

Round 3 (#89): Zach Lutmer, Safety, Iowa — Grade C+

Round 4 (#121): Adam Trick, Edge Rusher,

Texas Tech

— Grade C

Round 5 (#153): Dakorien Moore, Wide Receiver, Oregon — Grade C-

Round 6 (#217): Shadre Hurst, Offensive Guard,

Houston

— Grade C-

Round 7 (#224): Arion Carter, Outside Linebacker,

Tennessee

— Grade C-

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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis

Pick #25 - Los Angeles Chargers: Zabien Brown, Cornerback, Alabama

Rank: #29 overall | Grade: B+ Why This Pick:

Critical need filled. Los Angeles Chargers desperately needed Cornerback help (need #1), and Zabien Brown was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.

The Fit:

Zabien Brown brings immediate impact to Los Angeles Chargers. Zabien Brown arrived in Tuscaloosa as a five-star Mater Dei product and the crown jewel of Nick Saban's final recruiting class, and he has not left the field since. He grades among the top cornerbacks in the class with a first-round-caliber overall p... His best trait—recovery burst eats cushion when receivers get a step deep—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Christian Gonzalez (length, press-man fit, run support)-type player at the NFL level.

Strengths: Recovery burst eats cushion when receivers get a step deep

Weaknesses: Allowed completion rate climbed as a sophomore and contested-catch results went the wrong way too often

NFL Comp: Christian Gonzalez (length, press-man fit, run support)

Full scouting report for Zabien Brown → | See Los Angeles Chargers 7-round draft →

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Pick #57 - Los Angeles Chargers: William Echoles, Defensive Line,

Ole Miss

Rank: #51 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:

Best player available. Los Angeles Chargers needed Cornerback help, but William Echoles (ranked #51) represents elite value here. You can't pass on top-tier talent when it falls to you.

The Fit:

William Echoles is a Defensive Line who can contribute immediately in Los Angeles Chargers's system. His college production and athleticism profile suggest he'll succeed at the next level. Evaluators see him as a day-one contributor.

Strengths: Good fundamentals, solid work ethic

Weaknesses: Developmental project

NFL Comp: Quality NFL starter

Full scouting report for William Echoles → | See Los Angeles Chargers 7-round draft →

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Pick #89 - Los Angeles Chargers: Zach Lutmer, Safety, Iowa

Rank: #88 overall | Grade: C+ Why This Pick:

Best player available. Los Angeles Chargers needed Cornerback help, but Zach Lutmer (ranked #88) represents elite value here. You can't pass on top-tier talent when it falls to you.

The Fit:

Zach Lutmer brings immediate impact to Los Angeles Chargers. Zach Lutmer is a small-town Iowa story who turned into the most versatile piece in the Hawkeyes' secondary. He was the Class 2A Player of the Year at Central Lyon in Rock Rapids, a quarterback who set school records for total yards and points and ran... His best trait—genuine three-way nickel who covers, blitzes and fits the run from an inside alignment—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Jalen Pitre blitzing, run-fitting nickel who lives in the box-type player at the NFL level.

Strengths: Genuine three-way nickel who covers, blitzes and fits the run from an inside alignment

Weaknesses: Unreliable finisher who missed 15 tackles in 2025 and lunges in space

NFL Comp: Jalen Pitre blitzing, run-fitting nickel who lives in the box

Full scouting report for Zach Lutmer → | See Los Angeles Chargers 7-round draft →

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Pick #121: Adam Trick (Edge Rusher,

Texas Tech

) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.

Pick #153: Dakorien Moore (Wide Receiver, Oregon) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #217: Shadre Hurst (Offensive Guard,

Houston

) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.

Pick #224: Arion Carter (Outside Linebacker,

Tennessee

) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.

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Draft Class Summary

Overall Grade: B | 7 positions addressed across 7 picks.

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