Chargers Draft Guard to Protect Herbert

0:00It's April 8th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Chargers fans, it looks like the team is finally going predictable in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, grabbing a guard to beef up. The offensive line at pick number 22. Last year, they threw everyone off by drafting a running back when the line in front of Justin Herbert was screaming for help, but now the center spot. They got a boost with Tyler Beatis. Guards remain the weak link though, with Cole Strange may be holding down one side, but the other spot feels wide open and desperate for talent. Draft buzz is heating up with talk of more guards than usual, coming off the board early in round one, putting the charges in prime position too. Protect their star quarterback. Names like Penn State's Ola Vivega Iowan, who could go top 10, elite pass blocker Pregnant, or improving Texas A&M's stud chased by Santos R&P. And keeping Herbert healthy outweighs any draft value debates every time.