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What Are Chargers Early 2026 NFL Mock Draft Projections?

The NFL and college football seasons are rapidly approaching the halfway point.

And with that, mock drafts are slowly trickling in more and more.

Using the current day standings, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Jordan Reid mapped out his early current projection for next April's draft.

Reid had the Chargers, who were picking at No. 21, selecting in the defensive trenches with another Oregon defensive tackle in A'Mauri Washington.

Reid wrote:

A first-year starter, Washington has climbed boards during the first half of the season. He's an explosive interior presence who has the power to shock and shed against the run. His hand power also helps him penetrate the backfield as a pass rusher. With Teair Tart set to be a free agent after the season, Washington could pair well with former Oregon teammate Jamaree Caldwell, who Los Angeles took in the third round in 2025.

Washington has played in all six of Oregon's games so far this season and racked up a sack, 3.0 tackles for loss and two passes defensed.

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