Omar Navarro

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis kicks off in less than a week, a big checkpoint in the draft process.

The Bolts head into the2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh, with five selections starting with No. 22 overall.

Take a look at who draft analysts have the Chargers selecting in the draft as of early February.

The opinions, analysis and/or speculation expressed below represent those of individual authors and do not represent the opinions or policies of the Chargers' organization, front office staff, coaches and executives.

Daniel Jeremiah,NFL.comTE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Sadiq is the perfect weapon for a creative offensive mind like Mike McDaniel. With the tight end joining Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Tre Harris and Oronde Gadsden II, the OC would have a lot to work with in his first year with the Chargers.

Josh Edwards,CBS SportsIOL Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M

Last updated: February 16, 2026

Chase Bisontis is one of the better pass-protecting interior offensive linemen in this draft class. However, that is also a statement on this draft class. There is going to be a lot of volatility, which invites surprises in the first round, and the pool of consideration should go deeper than the same 32 names in mock draft scenarios each week.

Gordon McGuinness,Pro Football FocusG Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Last updated: February 16, 2026

The Chargers' most obvious need is offensive line help. While they should be set at tackle when both Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt return from injury, they need to invest in the interior. Ioane is the best pure guard in this class. He earned a 90.0 PFF pass-blocking grade on true pass sets in 2025.

Second round (No. 55):C Sam Hecht, Kansas State

Third round (No. 86):EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State

Jacob Camenker,USA TodayDT Peter Woods, Clemson

Last updated: February 16, 2026

The Chargers figure to address the trenches with their first-round pick. They would probably prefer to add a plug-and-play guard or center, but Woods could also be on their radar. Once considered a top-10 talent, Woods figures to slip after an inconsistent season at Clemson. He still shows flashes of explosive, pass-rushing ability, so pairing him with Teair Tart would be an intriguing combination in Los Angeles.

Steve Serby,NY PostDT Lee Hunter, Texas Tech

Last updated: February 14, 2026

A 6-4, 330-pound mountain nicknamed "The Fridge" would be greeted by Jim Harbaugh with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.

Dan Parr,NFL.comS Dillon Thieneman, Oregon

Last updated: February 12, 2026

An interior offensive lineman could easily be in play for the Fighting Harbaughs, but Thieneman's production and versatility are too enticing to pass up. The safety gets a chance to learn from one of the best at the position, Derwin James.

Rob Rang,FOX SportsDT Caleb Banks, Florida

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Along with death and taxes, Jim Harbaugh investing along the line of scrimmage is one of the rare certainties in life. While protecting Justin Herbert with blockers would seem to make sense, I think the Chargers are planning for healthier bodies along the offensive line, not new ones. Pardon the puns, but Banks made a lot of cents with a flashy performance at the Senior Bowl, wowing scouts with his combination of size, power and mobility.

Field Yates,ESPNG Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Enter Ioane, a no-nonsense, rugged guard who is perhaps the most physical offensive player in the class. He's a body-mover as a run blocker and terrific in pass protection, not allowing a single sack over the past two seasons.

Kyle Dvorchak,NBC SportsDT Kayden McDonald, Ohio State

Last updated: February 11, 2026

The Chargers already have an elite defense, but there's no reason for them not to double down on that strength, especially after losing DC Jesse Minter. McDonald only started one year at Ohio State. He totaled three sacks in 2025 and was a force against the run.

Garrett Podell,CBS SportsEDGE Keldric Faulk, Auburn

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Faulk can line up anywhere along the defensive line with his prototypical stature. He's not a jump-off-the-screen, explosive type, but he's agile. Faulk frees himself up rushing the passer with a bull rush or rip. Faulk could be helped by developing some counter moves when his top options don't yield immediate results. He's also solid against the run. Faulk is somewhat of a project, but he's a nice talent to add to a Chargers defensive line that could be losing Khalil Mack in free agency.

Justin Melo,The Draft NetworkIOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Last updated: February 11, 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers' offensive line committed treason this past season. Improving the interior before Justin Herbert gets seriously hurt is a must. Vega Ioane is the best guard in the class. Ioane is a people mover in the trenches.