Although the Los Angeles Chargers upgraded at center by signing Tyler Biadasz, both starting guard spots remain a massive question mark, especially at left guard. Zion Johnson joined the Cleveland Browns, while the Chargers re-signed Trevor Penning, who is the projected starter after converting from right tackle to left guard in 2025 and played fewer than 500 snaps at the position. Additionally, the only two guards the team signed in free agency are Cole Strange, considered a bust and projected to start at right guard, and Kayode Awosika, a career backup.
Because of this, the front office could draft an interior offensive lineman very early in the upcoming draft.
Los Angeles Chargers host possible replacement for Zion Johnson
Texas A&M Aggies, Chase Bisontis
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M offensive lineman Chase Bisontis (OL05) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
According to Ian Rapoport, the Chargers have already hosted Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis for a 30-visit. He primarily played at left guard in college but also has experience at right guard and right tackle. Bisontis is considered the third-best offensive guard and the 48th overall prospect on PFF’s Big Board.
He could fall into the Chargers’ laps with the 55th overall pick.
Texas A&M G Chase Bisontis, one of the top guards in the Draft, is at the #Giants on a Top 30 visit today. He also has the #Panthers, #Dolphins, #Eagles, and #Chargers among his 15 Top 30 visits. pic.twitter.com/pZet2V2bdY
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 10, 2026
Here’s a quick review of his CFB career
Texas A&M Aggies, Chase Bisontis
Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Chase Bisontis (71) blocks the rush during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Chase Bisontis committed to Texas A&M as a four-star recruit for the 2023 season. He instantly became a starter as a true freshman, starting 12 games at right tackle and one at right guard. Bisontis allowed 31 pressures, 16 hurries, 11 quarterback hits, and four sacks, posting a 46.5 pass-blocking grade, a 59 run-blocking grade, and a 55.2 PFF grade.
After initially entering the transfer portal in 2024, Chase Bisontis withdrew his name from the portal and returned to College Station in Mike Elko’s first season as head coach. He converted to left guard as a sophomore and improved in pass blocking and run blocking. Bisontis allowed ten pressures, nine hurries, and one sack across ten starts, posting a 69.5 pass-blocking grade, a 71.8 run-blocking grade, and a 70.2 PFF grade. He missed three games due to a lower-leg injury.
Chase Bisontis enjoyed a solid junior season, picking up where he left off and earned third-team All-SEC honors. He allowed 12 pressures, eight hurries, three quarterback hits, and one sack across 13 starts. Bisontis posted a 70.7 pass-blocking grade, a 62.7 run-blocking grade, and a 62.4 PFF grade.
“Bisontis is a tough, well-schooled guard. He lacks ideal length, but he brings heavy hands, good footwork and plus core strength to the table. He plays with ideal strain and stickiness to sustain blocks. He has plenty of nasty when he needs it, too. He’s consistent as a move/zone blocker and when working downhill.
“He can be outreached, stacked and shed when his hands aren’t first, though. While he provides poise and good technique as a run blocker, there are slight levels of anxiety/hurry in his pass protection, with his lack of length a contributing factor. In general, his protection meets the mark and pairs nicely with his run blocking. Bisontis projects as a future starter with plenty of upside.”
He projects as a plus starter.