2026 Los Angeles Chargers Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 6 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: June 08, 2026Overview
Los Angeles Chargers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 6 selections. Biggest needs: Offensive Tackle, Defensive Line, Wide Receiver.
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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #22 - Los Angeles Chargers: Kadyn Proctor, Offensive Tackle, Alabama
Rank: #19 overall | Grade: A- Why This Pick:Critical need filled. Los Angeles Chargers desperately needed Offensive Tackle help (need #1), and Kadyn Proctor was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.
The Fit:Kadyn Proctor brings immediate impact to Los Angeles Chargers. Kadyn Proctor is a mountain of a man at 6'7", 366 pounds with elite-level power, physicality, and pedigree that makes him one of the most discussed prospects in NFL meeting rooms. The former 5-star recruit and top offensive tackle in the 2023 class i... His best trait—elite size at 6'7" 366 lbs - true mountain of a man—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Mekhi Becton with similar size-power profile-type player at the NFL level.
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Pick #69 - Los Angeles Chargers: Max Klare, Tight End, Ohio State
Rank: #69 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:Addresses key depth concern. While Tight End wasn't the top priority, Max Klare's talent at #69 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.
The Fit:Max Klare brings immediate impact to Los Angeles Chargers. Max Klare is the preliminary TE1 in the 2026 NFL Draft class, bringing explosive athleticism and good hands to a position group that lacks elite talent. The 6'4", 240-pound Ohio State tight end transferred from Purdue after a productive career where... His best trait—best route-running tight end in 2026 class—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Route-running specialist TE needing blocking development-type player at the NFL level.
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Pick #86 - Los Angeles Chargers: Romello Height, Edge Rusher, Texas Tech
Rank: #82 overall | Grade: C+ Why This Pick:Addresses key depth concern. While Edge Rusher wasn't the top priority, Romello Height's talent at #82 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.
The Fit:Romello Height brings immediate impact to Los Angeles Chargers. Romello Height has taken the long road to NFL Draft relevance, bouncing from Auburn (2020) to USC (2022) to Georgia Tech (2024) before finally landing at Texas Tech for his sixth collegiate season in 2025-where he has had the best year of his career... His best trait—elite 92.6 pff defense grade third-best among edge rushers—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Pass-rush specialist with coverage versatility-type player at the NFL level.
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Pick #106: Chris McClellan (Defensive Line, Missouri) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #123: Billy Schrauth (Offensive Guard, Notre Dame) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #204: Aaron Anderson (WRS, LSU) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.---
Draft Class Summary
Overall Grade: B | 6 positions addressed across 6 picks.---