Overview

• The Chargers prioritized offensive upgrades, drafting running back Omarion Hampton at No. 22 and adding wide receivers Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith, plus tight end Oronde Gadsden II, in early rounds.
• General Manager Joe Hortiz emphasized a best-player-available strategy, leading to an offense-heavy draft despite previous defensive strengths.
• Third-round pick Jamaree Caldwell addresses a key need on the defensive line following Poona Ford's free agency departure.
• Sixth-round selection Branson Taylor provides depth for the interior offensive line, transitioning from tackle to guard to fill gaps left by free agency losses.
• The nine-player draft class includes five offensive and four defensive players, aiming to balance roster needs and improve overall team performance.