The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has kicked off in Indianapolis.
The Bolts head into the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh, with five selections starting with No. 22 overall.
Take a look at who draft analysts have the Chargers selecting in the draft as of early February.
The opinions, analysis and/or speculation expressed below represent those of individual authors and do not represent the opinions or policies of the Chargers' organization, front office staff, coaches and executives.
Mel Kiper, Jr., ESPN - G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
Last updated: February 24, 2026
A lot of the Chargers' offensive line woes can be traced back to injuries to tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater. But the interior had its own problems. Zion Johnson (now a free agent) and Mekhi Becton both struggled at guard. GM Joe Hortiz has to do something to prevent all these hits quarterback Justin Herbert is taking every Sunday, and Ioane has a great combination of sheer power and agility. He hasn't given up a sack since 2023. Plus, Ioane could help open some rushing lanes for Omarion Hampton in the back's second year.
The Athletic's College Football Staff, The Athletic – G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
Last updated: February 24, 2026
They are set at tackle when Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are healthy, but the interior offensive line needs dramatic upgrades. Ioane was a first-team All-Big Ten performer in 2025 and didn't allow a sack over his final two seasons with the Nittany Lions. Jim Harbaugh rarely turns down an opportunity to bolster the trenches.
Dalton Wasserman, Pro Football Focus - EDGE Akheem Mesidor, Miami (FL)
Last updated: February 23, 2026
The Chargers need offensive line reinforcements, but with the top interior option off the board, they opt for an edge rusher. Mesidor earned an elite 92.5 PFF overall grade in 2025, ranking fourth among qualified FBS edge defenders, one spot behind teammate Rueben Bain Jr.
Second round (No. 55): T Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
Third round (No. 86): WR CJ Daniels, Miami (FL)
Blake Brockermeyer, CBS Sports - IOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
Last updated: February 23, 2026
The Chargers value size, and Loane is my favorite interior prospect. He's a mauler in the run game who elevated his play in protection in 2025, allowing just three pressures all season. He's a physical player who looks to break an opponent's will and plays through the whistle. Loane is a better athlete in space than he gets credit for and is a solid puller who can erase defenders.