Omar Navarro

The Super Bowl is in the books. Next up? The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis later this month.

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.

Nick Baumgardner,The AthleticDT Peter Woods, Clemson

Last updated: February 9, 2026

The combine will be a big deal for Woods, whose dominant flashes as a freshman and sophomore helped him generate some top-five buzz last offseason. His junior tape didn't live up to that standard, but we can't totally forget the past.

Second round (No. 55):IOL Connor Lew, Auburn

Third round (No. 86):EDGE Malachi Lawrence, UCF

Chad Reuter,NFL.comOG Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M

Last updated: February 9, 2026

PROJECTED TRADE: Chargers trade down to No. 28 for two fourth-round picks.

After the Bolts' season was sunk in part by injuries on the offensive line, Jim Harbaugh should be plenty interested in adding a tough-minded offensive lineman like Bisontis, especially if free agents Zion Johnson and Jamaree Salyer are not retained.

Second round (No. 55):EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M

Third round (No. 86):OT Isaiah World, Oregon

Brent Sobleski,Bleacher ReportIOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Last updated: February 9, 2026

Jim Harbaugh's approach is about consistently winning at the point of attack and physically grinding down opponents. While his philosophy is more difficult to achieve in the NFL, it's still possible, as long as the right pieces are in place. A tone-setter at guard, like Penn State's Olaivavega Ioane, to go along with those returning tackles will go a long way to improve the Chargers' current setup.

Nate Tice, Charles McDonald,Yahoo SportsG Vega Ioane, Penn State

Last updated: February 9, 2026

It's impossible to predict losing so many offensive linemen to injury, but having more of them at least gives an opportunity to build some much-needed depth up front.

Max Chadwick,Pro Football FocusIOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Last updated: February 9, 2026

The Chargers' offensive line, marred by injuries, was the league's worst front this season. While the return of tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt will improve the unit, Los Angeles also fielded the lowest-graded interior in the NFL. Enter Ioane, who allowed no sacks or hits across his 311 pass-blocking snaps in 2025.

Mike Renner,CBS SportsDL Peter Woods, Clemson

Last updated: February 9, 2026

Jim Harbaugh loves building through the trenches, and the chance to land a physical specimen like Woods may be too good to pass up. He's uniquely powerful for a young defensive tackle, even if his tape this past fall didn't match what we saw in 2024. Harbaugh always gets his defensive tackles to play their best, and that's a scary thought when it comes to Woods.

Joel Klatt,FOX SportsDT Lee Hunter, Texas Tech

Last updated: February 9, 2026

Jim Harbaugh still believes in that defensive philosophy of being big upfront and creating a run wall. Hunter fits the bill. He's very good in the interior and was a big winner at the Senior Bowl following his All-American season.

Cynthia Frelund,NFL.comWR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State

Last updated: February 6, 2026

If Tyson were available at this pick, I think they'd scribble down his name at lightning speed. If not for some past injuries, his stock would be higher. His ball-tracking and body-control metrics rate very highly despite the injury history, and even though his speed is not in the top echelon, his contested-catch ability and short-area quickness help make up for it. Remember, the Chargers will presumably get both of their starting tackles back healthy by the start of next season.

Vinnie Iyer,Sporting NewsEDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M

Last updated: February 9, 2026

The Chargers need to consider revving up the pass rush with Khalil Mack considering retirement as a pending free agent. Howell is a fluid, explosive athlete who can have a big situational impact at first rushing the passer.

Connor Rogers,NBC SportsOL Spencer Fano, Utah

Last updated: February 9, 2026

Fano played both tackle spots in college, but his athleticism could make him a candidate to start at guard in Mike McDaniel's Chargers offense. With the return Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater at the tackle spots, McDaniel's explosive run game and Fano added to the interior, the Chargers offense would be back in business.

Mark Schofield,SB NationIOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Last updated: February 9, 2026

While protecting Justin Herbert has been an issue this season, getting both starting tackles back for 2026 will be the biggest source of improvement for this offensive line.

But you can never have enough help in front of your quarterback.

Olaivavega Ioane is the top interior prospect in this class, and will be a perfect fit in the Chargers' offense.