The Los Angeles Chargers made a second trade during the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, April 24.
The Chargers sent the 86th overall pick (third round) to the Cleveland Browns for three Day 3 picks.
The Bolts are now expected to make selections in the fourth round with the 105th overall pick, the fifth round with the 145th overall pick, and the sixth round with the 206th pick.
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The Browns used the 86th pick to select Florida offensive tackle Austin Barber.
The Chargers made a trade earlier in the day with the New England Patriots, trading the 55th overall pick for the 63rd pick (second round), the 131st pick (fourth round) and the 202nd pick (sixth round).
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1. Las Vegas Raiders – QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchise‑defining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.
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1. Las Vegas Raiders – QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
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New York Jets – OLB/DE David Bailey, Texas Tech
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Arizona Cardinals − RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
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Tennessee Titans − WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State
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New York Giants − LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State
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Kansas City Chiefs (from Browns) − CB Mansoor Delane, LSU
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Washington Commanders − LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
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New Orleans Saints − WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
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Cleveland Browns (from Chiefs) − OL Spencer Fano, Utah
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Giants (from Cincinnati Bengals) − OL Francis Mauigoa, Miami (Fla.)
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Dallas Cowboys (from Dolphins) − S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
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Miami Dolphins (from Cowboys) − OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
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Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) − QB Ty Simpson, Alabama
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Baltimore Ravens − G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers − DE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (Fla.)
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Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) − TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
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Detroit Lions − OT Blake Miller, Clemson
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Minnesota Vikings − DL Caleb Banks, Florida
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Carolina Panthers − OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia
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Philadelphia Eagles (from Green Bay Packers via Cowboys) − WR Makai Lemon, USC
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Pittsburgh Steelers − OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
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Los Angeles Chargers − DE/OLB Akheem Mesidor, Miami (Fla.)
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Cowboys (from Eagles) − DE Malachi Lawrence, Central Florida
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Chicago Bears − S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
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Houston Texans (from Bills) − G Keylan Rutledge
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Dolphins (from 49ers) − CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State
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New England Patriots (from Texans via Bills) − OT Caleb Lomu, Utah
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Chiefs (from Rams) − DT Peter Woods, Clemson
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Jets (from Denver Broncos via Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers) − WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
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Titans (from Patriots via Buffalo Bills) − DE Keldric Faulk, Auburn
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Seattle Seahawks − RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
Chargers 2026 NFL Draft needs
Offensive line
It all comes down to the trenches for a Chargers team that has plenty of talent. If they can’t protect QB Justin Herbert, they have no chance. The Chargers need a better plan than hoping for health all season from the group up front. They need to improve the depth and search for upgrades, especially on the interior.
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Defensive line
The big signing for the pass rush was bringing back Khalil Mack. The big interior addition was Dalvin Tomlinson. These are short-term solutions for a team that doesn’t have many defensive line options under contract beyond 2026.
Wide receiver
Similar to Mack and Tomlinson this offseason, the Chargers’ answer to fix the receiver spot last offseason was bringing back Keenan Allen. Ladd McConkey needs some help, whether that comes in the form of a receiver or tight end.
Chargers 2026 NFL Draft picks
The Chargers have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s the complete list:
