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Los Angeles Chargers NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

Ayrton Ostly   Paste BN
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The Los Angeles Chargers surged back to the playoffs in 2024 behind an 11-win season, a franchise-best since 2018, in coach Jim Harbaugh's first season at the helm.

Los Angeles' offense took a step forward under coordinator Greg Roman. Quarterback Justin Herbert set a career-best with just three interceptions in the regular season and the running game improved to league-average. Wide receiver Ladd McConkey was one of the most productive players at the position as a rookie.

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But the biggest improvement came on defense. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and the rest of the staff oversaw the top scoring defense in the league after that unit finished 24th in that category in 2023. They got great production from rookies as well in cornerbacks Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still.

Los Angeles made the playoffs but their shortcomings roster-wise were exposed in the wild card round against Houston. They lost 32-12 but entered the offseason with more cap space than a year ago and they are flush with draft capital.

Here's everything to know about the Chargers' draft outlook ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft:

Chargers 2025 NFL Draft picks

The Chargers have 10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's the complete list:

  • Round 1, Pick 22: Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC

He rushed for 15 TDs and at least 1,500 yards each of the past two seasons for the Tar Heels to go along with 67 total catches. Big (6-0, 221) and fast (4.4 speed), Hampton is also durable and used to carrying a heavy load if asked – though he probably won't be right away given the Bolts signed RB Najee Harris in free agency. – Nate Davis, Paste BN Sports

  • Round 2, Pick 55: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

The latest addition to the Bolts receiver corps, Harris (6-2, 205) averaged nearly 60 catches and 1,000 yards over the past two seasons for the Rebels. He should be a nice running mate for Ladd McConkey between towering outside WRs Mike Williams and Quentin Johnston, though Harris rarely operated from the slot. – Nate Davis, Paste BN Sports

  • Round 3, Pick 86: Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon

A beast at 6-2, 332 pounds, he addressed a need on a depleted Bolts D-line that lost Poona Ford and Morgan Fox to free agency. – Nate Davis, Paste BN Sports

  • Round 4, Pick 125: Kyle Kennard, edge, South Carolina
  • Round 5, Pick 158: KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Auburn
  • Round 5, Pick 165: Oronde Gasden II, TE, Syracuse
  • Round 6, Pick 199: Branson Taylor, OT, Pitt
  • Round 6, Pick 214: R.J. Mickens, S, Clemson
  • Round 7, Pick 256: Trikweze Bridges, S, Florida

Chargers 2025 NFL Draft needs

Pass catcher

This could be a wide receiver or a tight end given how each position group looks in the 2025 class. Wide receiver's not as top-heavy as last year's class but the tight end class is outstanding. The Chargers could find a starting-caliber tight end as late as Day 3, including ones with the commitment to blocking that Harbaugh and company would like. With McConkey in place in the wide receiving corps, there's a plus-starter at the position but room for more contributors.

Defensive line

Joey Bosa signed elsewhere in free agency but the team brought Khalil Mack back to stay competent off the edge. But Mack is 34 years old and he won't be a Pro Bowler forever. This is a very deep edge rusher class and Los Angeles could find one in the first three rounds of the draft. Same goes for interior defensive line; a deep position group with talent well into Day 3 should provide the Chargers with lots of options.

Running back

Both of Los Angeles' top rushers from 2024 are no longer on the team. The Chargers signed former first-round pick Najee Harris in free agency but he does not preclude the team from selecting a running back from one of the deepest classes in the modern era. They could prioritize at top prospect early on or pick from the various viable starting options that will be available on Day 3.

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Here's what the Chargers could do during this year's draft:

  • Round 1, Pick 22: TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
    • The Michigan connection is too strong to ignore at No. 22. Roman offenses have commonly featured a receiving threat at tight end and Loveland brings that to the table. With good options likely available in the trenches later on, the Chargers can feel good about giving Justin Herbert another target on offense.
  • Round 2, Pick 55: RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
    • Los Angeles grabs the big-bodied running back to lead the rushing attack in 2025. Johnson has the skillset to be a three-down running back as a rookie.
  • Round 3, Pick 86: DT Jordan Phillips, Maryland
  • Round 4, Pick 125: Edge David Walker, Central Arkansas
  • Round 5, Pick 158: G Joshua Gray, Oregon State
  • Round 6, Pick 181: WR Nick Nash, San Jose State
  • Round 6, Pick 199: CB Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan
  • Round 6, Pick 209: Edge Jalen McLeod, Auburn
  • Round 6, Pick 214: DT Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia
  • Round 7, Pick 256: OL Willie Lampkin, North Carolina

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