Draft history · 2012 to 2026 · 109 picks
Los Angeles Chargers draft history
49% of picks beat their slot, against 44% for the league. 2nd of 32.
B+GRADE
49%picks hitleague 44%
17%starsleague 13%
39%startersleague 32%
24%early bustsleague 31%
41%second contractsleague 41%
11Pro Bowlers14th in the NFL
Who ran the draft
Hortiz found 3 stars in 2 drafts. Telesco found 13 in 11.
- JHJoe Hortiz2024 to 2025 · 18 picks · 69% hit · 3 stars · 1 Pro BowlersA
- TTTom Telesco2013 to 2023 · 76 picks · 48% hit · 13 stars · 9 Pro BowlersB+
- ASA.J. Smith2012 to 2012 · 7 picks · 29% hit · 0 stars · 1 Pro Bowlersn/a
Best value
Rayshawn JenkinsS · 2017, pick 113Star
Jatavis BrownEDGE · 2016, pick 175Star
Keenan AllenWR · 2013, pick 76Star
Tuli TuipulotuDL · 2023, pick 54Star
Justin EboigbeDL · 2024, pick 105Star
Biggest misses
JT WoodsS · 2022, pick 79Bust
- MTMax TuerkOL · 2016, pick 66Bust
Craig MagerCB · 2015, pick 83Bust
Manti Te'oLB · 2013, pick 38Bust
- KRKendall ReyesDL · 2012, pick 49Bust
Late-round finds
Their stars
16 picks had a season in the top 10% at their position
Joey BosaEDGE · 2016, round 1Star
Melvin GordonRB · 2015, round 1Star
Derwin JamesS · 2018, round 1Star
Rashawn SlaterOL · 2021, round 1Star
Hunter HenryTE · 2016, round 2Star
Jason VerrettCB · 2014, round 1Star
Ladd McConkeyWR · 2024, round 2Star
By position, stars against the league
Best at quarterbacks (33% stars vs 10%), worst at defensive linemen (0% vs 12%)
The line on each bar is the league. Drafts through 2022.
Stars by draft class
The 2016 class produced the most: 3
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When they traded up
Moved up for 7 picks: 4 beat the slot, 2 became stars
- BTBrandon TaylorCB · 2012 · moved up from 78 to 73 with MIA; gave 78 + 183Bust
Jeremiah AttaochuLB · 2014 · moved up from 57 to 50 with MIA; gave 57 + 125Backup
- KMKenneth MurrayLB · 2020 · moved up from 37 to 23 with NWE; gave 37 + 71Starter
Oronde Gadsden IITE · 2025 · moved up from 181 to 165 with PHI; gave 181 + 209Starter
Do they draft athletes?
The Chargers draft about as athletic as the league (6.1 vs 5.9)
6.1average athletic scoreleague 5.9
32%tested 8.5 or betterleague 23%
Joe AltOL · 2024, pick 5 · athletic score 9.8Star
- KMKenneth MurrayLB · 2020, pick 23 · athletic score 9.8Starter
- KRKendall ReyesDL · 2012, pick 49 · athletic score 9.8Bust
Jerry TilleryDL · 2019, pick 28 · athletic score 9.7Backup
Every pick
Every Chargers draft pick since 2012
2026 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | Akheem Mesidor | EDGE | Too early |
| 2 | 63 | Jake Slaughter | OL | Too early |
| 4 | 105 | Brenen Thompson | WR | Too early |
| 4 | 117 | Travis Burke | OL | Too early |
| 4 | 131 | Genesis Smith | S | Too early |
| 5 | 145 | Nick Barrett | DL | Too early |
| 6 | 202 | Logan Taylor | OL | Too early |
| 6 | 206 | Alex Harkey | OL | Too early |
2025 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | Omarion Hampton | RB | Too early |
| 2 | 55 | Tre Harris | WR | Too early |
| 3 | 86 | Jamaree Caldwell | DL | Too early |
| 4 | 125 | Kyle Kennard | EDGE | Too early |
| 5 | 158 | KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | Too early |
| 5 | 165 ↑ | Oronde Gadsden II | TE | Starter |
| 6 | 199 | Branson Taylor | OL | Too early |
| 6 | 214 | R.J. Mickens | S | Too early |
| 7 | 256 | Trikweze Bridges | S | Too early |
2024 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Joe Alt | OL | Star |
| 2 | 34 ↑ | Ladd McConkey | WR | Star |
| 3 | 69 | Junior Colson | LB | Too early |
| 4 | 105 | Justin Eboigbe | DL | Star |
| 5 | 137 | Tarheeb Still | CB | Starter |
| 5 | 140 | Cam Hart | CB | Starter |
| 6 | 181 | Kimani Vidal | RB | Too early |
| 7 | 225 | Brenden Rice | WR | Too early |
| 7 | 253 | Cornelius Johnson | WR | Too early |
2023 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | Quentin Johnston | WR | Starter |
| 2 | 54 | Tuli Tuipulotu | DL | Star |
| 3 | 85 | Daiyan Henley | LB | Star |
| 4 | 125 | Derius Davis | WR | Backup |
| 5 | 156 | Jordan McFadden | OL | Active |
| 6 | 200 ↓ | Scott Matlock | DL | Backup |
| 7 | 239 | Max Duggan | QB | Active |
2022 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | Zion Johnson | OL | Starter |
| 3 | 79 | JT Woods | S | Bust |
| 4 | 123 | Isaiah Spiller | RB | Active |
| 5 | 160 | Otito Ogbonnia | DL | Backup |
| 6 | 195 | Jamaree Salyer | OL | Starter |
| 6 | 214 | Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | Backup |
| 7 | 236 | Deane Leonard | CB | Backup |
| 7 | 260 | Zander Horvath | RB | Active |
2021 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | Rashawn Slater | OL | Star |
| 2 | 47 | Asante Samuel Jr. | CB | Starter |
| 3 | 77 | Josh Palmer | WR | Starter |
| 3 | 97 | Tre' McKitty | TE | Backup |
| 4 | 118 | Chris Rumph | EDGE | Backup |
| 5 | 159 | Brenden Jaimes | OL | Backup |
| 6 | 185 | Nick Niemann | LB | Backup |
| 6 | 198 | Larry Rountree | RB | Active |
| 7 | 241 | Mark Webb | CB | Active |
2020 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Justin Herbert | QB | Star |
| 1 | 23 ↑ | Kenneth Murray | LB | Starter |
| 4 | 112 | Joshua Kelley | RB | Backup |
| 5 | 151 | Joe Reed | WR | Active |
| 6 | 186 | Alohi Gilman | S | Starter |
| 7 | 220 | K.J. Hill | WR | Active |
2019 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | Jerry Tillery | DL | Backup |
| 2 | 60 | Nasir Adderley | S | Starter |
| 3 | 91 | Trey Pipkins | OL | Starter |
| 4 | 130 | Drue Tranquill | LB | Starter |
| 5 | 166 | Easton Stick | QB | Starter |
| 6 | 200 | Emeke Egbule | LB | Backup |
| 7 | 242 | Cortez Broughton | DL | Active |
2018 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | Derwin James | S | Star |
| 2 | 48 | Uchenna Nwosu | EDGE | Starter |
| 3 | 84 | Justin Jones | DL | Starter |
| 4 | 119 | Kyzir White | S | Starter |
| 5 | 155 | Scott Quessenberry | OL | Backup |
| 6 | 191 | Dylan Cantrell | WR | Released |
| 7 | 251 | Justin Jackson | RB | Backup |
2017 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Mike Williams | WR | Star |
| 2 | 38 | Forrest Lamp | OL | Starter |
| 3 | 71 | Dan Feeney | OL | Starter |
| 4 | 113 | Rayshawn Jenkins | S | Star |
| 5 | 151 | Desmond King | S | Starter |
| 6 | 190 | Sam Tevi | OL | Starter |
| 7 | 225 | Isaac Rochell | DL | Backup |
2016 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Joey Bosa | EDGE | Star |
| 2 | 35 | Hunter Henry | TE | Star |
| 3 | 66 | Max Tuerk | OL | Bust |
| 4 | 102 | Joshua Perry | LB | Active |
| 5 | 175 | Jatavis Brown | EDGE | Star |
| 6 | 179 | Drew Kaser | P | Backup |
| 6 | 198 | Derek Watt | RB | Backup |
| 7 | 224 | Donavon Clark | OL | Released |
2015 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 ↑ | Melvin Gordon | RB | Star |
| 2 | 48 | Denzel Perryman | LB | Starter |
| 3 | 83 | Craig Mager | CB | Bust |
| 5 | 153 | Kyle Emanuel | EDGE | Backup |
| 6 | 192 | Darius Philon | DL | Backup |
2014 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | Jason Verrett | CB | Star |
| 2 | 50 ↑ | Jeremiah Attaochu | LB | Backup |
| 3 | 89 | Chris Watt | OL | Bust |
| 5 | 165 | Ryan Carrethers | DL | Active |
| 6 | 201 | Marion Grice | RB | Active |
| 7 | 240 | Tevin Reese | WR | Released |
2013 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | D.J. Fluker | OL | Starter |
| 2 | 38 ↑ | Manti Te'o | LB | Bust |
| 3 | 76 | Keenan Allen | WR | Star |
| 5 | 145 | Steve Williams | CB | Backup |
| 6 | 179 | Tourek Williams | EDGE | Backup |
| 7 | 221 | Brad Sorensen | QB | Released |
2012 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | Melvin Ingram | EDGE | Starter |
| 2 | 49 | Kendall Reyes | DL | Bust |
| 3 | 73 ↑ | Brandon Taylor | CB | Bust |
| 4 | 110 | Ladarius Green | TE | Backup |
| 5 | 149 | Johnnie Troutman | OL | Active |
| 7 | 226 | David Molk | OL | Active |
| 7 | 250 | Edwin Baker | RB | Active |
↑ traded up for, ↓ came from trading down.
How it works: every pick is compared with what its draft slot usually produces. A hit beat the slot. A star had a season in the top 10% at his position. An early bust is a round 1 to 3 pick who never produced. The letter blends value over the slot, starters, stars and early busts. A best season counts only after 16 games, and the last two classes are still developing.
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