As long as Harbaugh is the head coach, you know how much he will emphasize offensive line play.

The unit was solid in 2024 but certainly has room to improve and will look to do so with a group that is mostly the same from last season.

Slater and Alt will anchor the group as one of the best tackle tandems in the league.

Slater, who is in the midst of contract negotiations with the Chargers, was a Pro Bowler in 2024 and ranks among the league’s top tackles.

Alt flourished as a rookie after being the No. 5 overall pick. He finished with a 94.3 percent pass-block win rate, according to ESPN, which was the fourth-highest mark among offensive tackles during last regular season.

Johnson and Bozeman are also back in powder blue after starting at left guard and center, respectively, in 2024. The two are now **battling for those two starting jobs** as they could switch places in 2025.

The main newcomer of the group is Becton, who has slotted into the starting lineup at right guard after helping the Eagles win the Super Bowl last season.

Pipkins, Salyer and James provide ample depth as they have all been starters in previous seasons. In fact, the trio has combined to start 151 total games in their respective careers.

Barnhart was a rookie in 2024 who spent the season on the practice squad. He took reps with the top unit this spring and could be a solid depth player in his second season.

Taylor, meanwhile, was the Chargers recent sixth-round pick out of Pittsburgh. He played tackle in college but has shifted to guard since joining the Bolts.

Overall, Harbaugh likes where this group is at heading into the summer.

“I think we’re way better,” Harbaugh said. “It takes offensive linemen, most of the time, a year to physically develop, mature and understand the speed and the calls, and everything that goes into offensive line play.

“Our [15] offensive linemen and our free agent-signed offensive linemen, we’re better in that 8 to [15] than we were last year,” Harbaugh added. “Great guys to work with and develop, because it’s rare.”

Jones, Kaltenberger, Stewart, Washington and Ellis are all undrafted free agents who could earn spots on the practice squad with strong showings in training camp and the preseason.