Los Angeles Chargers' 2026 Depth Chart, Signings And Best Available Free Agents

Coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz checked a lot of boxes for the Los Angeles Chargers through the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Chargers were able to fill needs up front for both sides of the ball with three of their first four picks.

The team’s front office also managed to execute multiple trades on Day 2 of the trade to produce a stockpile of picks to use on Day 3.

The Chargers’ draft class consists of eight total players, with six of those selections coming on Day 3. The team did not make a pick in the third or seventh round.

Edge rusher Akheem Mesidor of the Miami Hurricanes highlighted the class as the Bolts’ first-round selection with pick No. 22.

Here’s an early look at the Chargers’ depth chart with the inclusion of the incoming rookies who were selected:

Chargers depth chart for 2026

OFFENSE

QB: Justin Herbert, Trey Lance, DJ Uiagalelei

RB: Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal, Keaton Mitchell, Jaret Patterson

WR: Ladd McConkey, Brenen Thompson*, Dalevon Campbell

WR: Quentin Johnston, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Luke Grimm

WR: Tre’ Harris, Derius Davis, JaQuae Jackson

TE: Oronde Gadsden, Charlie Kolar, Tanner McLachlan, Thomas Yassmin

FB: Alec Ingold, Scott Matlock

LT: Rashawn Slater, Travis Burke*

LG: Trevor Penning, Kayode Awosika, Branson Taylor, Alex Harkey*

C: Tyler Biadasz, Josh Kaltenberger

RG: Jake Slaughter*, Cole Strange, Ben Cleveland, Logan Taylor*

RT: Joe Alt, Trey Pipkins III

DEFENSE

LDE: Tear Tart, Josh Fuga

NT: Dalvin Tomlinson, Jamaree Caldwell

RDE: Justin Eboigbe, TeRah Edwards, Nick Barrett*

WLB: Tuli Tuipulotu, Kyle Kennard

LILB: Daiyan Henley, Junior Colson, Marlowe Wax, Emany Johnson

RILB: Denzel Perryman, Troy Dye, Del’Shawn Phillips

SLB: Khalil Mack, Akheem Mesidor*, Bud Dupree, Garmon Randolph

LCB: Cam Hart, Jordan Oladokun

SS: Derwin James Jr., Tony Jefferson

FS: Elijah Molden, Genesis Smith*, RJ Mickens, Kendall Williamson

RCB: Donte Jackson, Deane Leonard, Isas Waxter, Eric Rogers

NB: Tarheeb Still, Nikko Reed

SPECIAL TEAMS

PK: Cameron Dicker

P: JK Scott

H: JK Scott

PR: Derius Davis, Tarheeb Still, Ladd McConkey

KR: Keaton Mitchell, Derius Davis, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Kimani Vidal

LS: Josh Harris, Peter Bowden

Chargers' undrafted free agent targets, needs

The Chargers still have position needs worth addressing as the team explores its options in the undrafted free-agency market.

Los Angeles could benefit by adding another tight end and offensive tackle to the roster.

Michael Trigg of Baylor could’ve been a name to consider at tight end for the Chargers, but Trigg is expected to sign with the Dallas Cowboys.

Here are some names to consider:

• Fa’alili Fa’amoe, Wake Forest, OT
• R.J. Maryland, SMU, TE

Chargers undrafted free agent signings

• Noah Avinger, S, Utah State
• Lander Barton, LB, Utah
• Jerand Bradley, WR/TE, Kansas State
• Sincere Brown, WR, Colorado
• Jahmeer Carter, DL, Virginia
• Gregory Desrosiers, RB, Memphis
• Devin Grant, S, Syracuse
• Jacobian Guillory, DL, Louisiana State
• Niles King, OLB, San Diego State
• Devonte Ross, WR, Penn State
• Rodney Shelley, CB, Georgia Tech
• Avery Smith, CB, Toledo
• Jacob Spomer, C, Fresno State
• Evan Svoboda, TE, Wyoming
• Nadame Tucker, OLB, Western Michigan
• Terry Webb, DL, Southern Methodist
• Jeremiah Wilson, CB, Florida State
• Isaiah World, OT, Oregon

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Los Angeles Chargers' 2026 depth chart, targets and signings after draft