Fit Report · AFC West
Los Angeles
Chargers.
Priorities on the table and the names that fit best across all seven rounds of the 2027 Draft.
- 2027 Picks
- 9
- R1 pick
- #26
- Top need
- IOL
- Division
- AFC West
Front office
Joe Hortiz
GM · since 2024
Ravens school. Value, trenches, patience.
Needs by priority
- 01IOL★ top priority
- 02LB
- 03DL
- 04WR
Why
The most pressing need is the interior offensive line ever since Tyler Biadasz was placed on injured reserve. This situation makes Jake Slaughter the starter and leaves the team with little security at center. Additionally, the linebacker group was impacted by the loss of Denzel Perryman, opening a noticeable hole.
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The decision-maker
Joe HortizGM of the Los Angeles Chargers · year 3
Ravens school. Value, trenches, patience.
How he drafts
- Favored positions
- IOLEDGES
- Style
- balanced
- Reach
- moderate
- Trade-ups
- occasional
Track record read
Under Hortiz's recent direction, the Chargers have shown a clear inclination to fortify the trenches and offensive perimeter. The selection of Joe Alt in the top-5 the last two years underscores a prioritization of elite tackles, while the R2 bet on McConkey suggests an interest in high-production collegiate receivers. Previously, there was a balance between offensive line (Zion Johnson) and impactful defensive pieces, with some high-floor WR bets that didn't always fully materialize.
The board · Rounds 1–7
Three names per every pick.
Only the rounds where the team owns a pick (per Tankathon). A blend of need plus best value on the board.
First round
3 names
Kade Pieper
Iowa
IOLImmediate fix for IOL; a guy who anchors pass protection with elite technique. Ceiling depends on how much functional weight he adds to his frame.
John Henry Daley
Michigan
DLHe brings the EDGE disruption they've been looking for in the front seven. If the Achilles' explosion returns, he's a steal here.
Cam Coleman
Texas
WRHe brings that physical WR1 the Chargers lack. An immediate vertical mismatch; just need to polish his release vs. press for elite play.
Second round
3 names
Evan Tengesdahl
Cincinnati
IOLInstant interior anchor in pass pro. Very high floor; his ceiling depends on that grip power not failing.
Sabastian Harsh
NC State
DLChargers get a high-motor, edge-setting DL. Multi-level production is proven. High floor, but sack numbers are missing.
Amare Thomas
Houston
WRFills that reliable slot Herbert badly needs, a route craftsman with sure hands. Not a high ceiling, but the floor's high.
Third round
3 names
Nathan Efobi
Michigan
IOLBrings that real power the interior OL desperately needs. Limited tape, but his anchor and heavy hands are pure gold for that LG spot.
Sammy Brown
Clemson
LBThe anchor the D-front needs, with his tackling and pop in the A-gap. High floor for run defense, ceiling is the coverage.
Kenyatta Jackson Jr.
Ohio State
DLChargers get that much-needed EDGE pressure; his length makes that bull rush hit different. Sky-high ceiling if he fixes his pad level.
Roster · Ourlads starters
Projected starting lineup
Quarterback
- QBJustin Herbert#10
Backfield
- FBAlec Ingold#30
- RBOmarion Hampton#8
Receivers
- LWRQuentin Johnston#1
- RWRTre' Harris#9
- SWRLadd McConkey#15
Tight end
- TECharlie Kolar#88
Offensive line
- CJake Slaughter#66
- LGKayode Awosika#74
- LTRashawn Slater#70
- RGCole Strange#69
- RTJoe Alt#76
Source: Ourlads · updated today
Five-year history
What the front office has drafted
2026
8 names
- R1#22A. MesidorEDGE
- R2#63J. SlaughterIOL
- R4#105B. ThompsonWR
- R4#117T. BurkeOT
- R4#131G. SmithS
- R5#145N. BarrettDT
- R6#202L. TaylorIOL
- R6#206A. HarkeyOT
2025
9 names
- R1#22O. HamptonRB
- R2#55T. HarrisWR
- R3#86J. CaldwellDT
- R4#125K. KennardEDGE
- R5#158K. Lambert-SmithWR
- R5#165O. Gadsden IITE
- R6#199B. TaylorIOL
- R6#214R. MickensS
- R7#256T. BridgesS
2024
9 names
- R1#5J. AltIOL
- R2#34L. McConkeyWR
- R3#69J. ColsonLB
- R4#105J. EboigbeDL
- R5#137T. StillCB
- R5#140C. HartCB
- R6#181K. VidalRB
- R7#225B. RiceWR
- R7#253C. JohnsonWR
2023
7 names
- R1#21Q. JohnstonWR
- R2#54T. TuipulotuDL
- R3#85D. HenleyLB
- R4#125D. DavisWR
- R5#156J. McFaddenIOL
- R6#200S. MatlockDT
- R7#239M. DugganQB
2022
8 names
- R1#17Z. JohnsonIOL
- R3#79J. WoodsS
- R4#123I. SpillerRB
- R5#160O. OgbonniaDT
- R6#195J. SalyerIOL
- R6#214J. TaylorCB
- R7#236D. LeonardCB
- R7#260Z. HorvathRB
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