As for which position group is the strongest near the top, the overwhelming leading position is wide receivers.
There’s a total of 11 receivers, starting at No. 7 with USC’s Makai Lemon, in the top 50. The next most position is edge rushers with eight, led by Reese at No. 3.
It is then followed by seven offensive tackles, the first being Utah’s Spencer Fano at No. 12.
In terms of other trends, it is shaping up to be a strong defensive tackle and cornerback class near the top as well, as Jeremiah had five of each position.
The draft analyst also released his first 2026 NFL mock draft of the offseason prior to his top 50 list, pairing the Chargers with a defensive player.
Jeremiah mocked Texas Tech defensive tackle Lee Hunter to the Bolts at No. 22. Hunter was his No. 26 overall player and top-ranked player at his position.
Hunter is one of my early draft crushes. He has outstanding size, quickness and the ability to disrupt.
The Chargers currently have five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh.