{"id":826614,"date":"2026-03-22T06:06:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T06:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/826614\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T06:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T06:06:30","slug":"los-angeles-chargers-7-round-mock-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/826614\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Chargers 7 Round Mock Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chargers finished the 2025 season at 11-6, made the playoffs for a second consecutive year, but were eliminated in the Wild Card round. GM Joe Hortiz and HC Jim Harbaugh<\/a> are pushing for postseason success with a legitimate Super Bowl window around QB Justin Herbert<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After yet another disappointing first-round exit \u2014 a 16-3 defeat to the New England Patriots \u2014 the team brought in Mike McDaniel<\/a> as offensive coordinator and Chris O\u2019Leary as defensive coordinator, replacing Jesse Minter, who left to become head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.<\/p>\n

Note: Teams inevitably trade draft picks during the draft; I will not be. I\u2019m standing pat and selecting based on how the roster will look today, so no free agency either.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Los Angeles Chargers: Overview
\nSIGNINGS \/ EXTENSIONS:<\/p>\n

DEPARTURES \/ CUTS:<\/p>\n

TOP 15 CONTRACTS:<\/p>\n

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Going into this mock draft, I see the biggest need is an interior defensive lineman, and then a ton of depth: offensive line, wide receiver, tight end, and secondary are my targets at this point.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Chargers 7 Round Mock Draft: Results
\n#22 \u2013 Peter Woods<\/a>, DL, Clemson
\n#55 \u2013 Emmanuel Pregnon<\/a>
\n#86 \u2013 Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
\n#123 \u2013 Will Lee III<\/a>, CB, Texas A&M
\n#204 \u2013 Xavier Nwankpa<\/a>, SAF, Iowa<\/p>\n

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Los Angeles Chargers 7 Round Mock: Final Thoughts<\/p>\n

I could see them try to move around the draft, but with so little draft capital, I\u2019d struggle to see them do too much movement. If they stand pat, they set themselves up with a starter at interior defensive lineman from day one, then a ton of depth with potential to be starters in the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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