Chargers Trade Up, Stockpile Picks for Trench Help

0:00On April 25th, the Los Angeles Chargers stayed busy in the 2026 NFL draft, making two key trays to stockpile picks. They grabbed defensive in Akeem Missedor from Miami, with a 22nd overall selection in the first round. Later, they swapped their 55th pick with the New England Patriots for the 63rd and the 2nd round, plus a 4th and 6th rounder. Then dealt the 86 pick to the Cleveland Browns for three more day 3 selections. That 2nd trade netted them the 105th and the 4th, 145th and 206th in the 6th. With the 63rd pick from the Pats, they added guard center Jake Slotter from Florida to bolster the interior line. Meanwhile, the Browns jumped on Florida tackle Austin Barber right after getting that 86th spot. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move for a squad needing trench help to protect Justin Herbert and amp up the pass rush. Missedor brings edge heat alongside Khalil Mack, while Slotter adds depth up front where injuries have been killer. It's less about splashy receivers and more about grinding in the mud.

1:05Chargers still hold 7 picks overall, including 3 in the 4th round at 105, 123 and 100. 31. They'll dive deeper into needs like wide outs or more linemen as day 2 rolls on. Expect the bolts to keep wheeling and dealing. Turning those late picks into starters that fit Jim Harboss tough style and set of runs for years. Ahead.