The 2025 NFL season has reached the halfway point, but it's never too early to look ahead at the rapidly approaching NFL Draft.
The Chargers head into the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh, with five selections.
Take a look at who draft analysts have the Bolts selecting in the draft as of November.
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.
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic – DT A'Mauri Washington, Oregon
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Stop me if you've heard this one before: Another young Oregon defender is climbing the draft board. A load at 6-3, 330 with good length, quickness and upper-body strength, Washington has the athletic ability to fill multiple gaps along a defensive front. He hasn't come close to his ceiling yet.
Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus - DL Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
Last updated: November 5, 2025
The 6-foot-3, 325-pound nose tackle might be a bit one-dimensional, but that one dimension is elite. He is sporting an elite 91.1 PFF run-defense grade this season. His 6.4% pass-rush win rate points to him being a run stuffer in the NFL, but that is the kind of player the Chargers need in the middle of their defensive line.
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News – CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Jesse Minter and Jim Harbaugh need to improve cornerback with some answers in the rest of the defense. The brother of the Falcons' A.J. Terrell plays bigger than his size with some shutdown potential.
Check out the best photos from practice on Wednesday at The Bolt in El Segundo!
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
BR NFL Draft Scouting Dept., Bleacher Report – OL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
Last updated: November 5, 2025
Los Angeles should seriously entertain the idea of drafting a tone-setting interior blocker, and Penn State's Vega Ioane fits the bill.
"Aside from Joe Alt, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh hasn't gotten to draft a high-level blocker since taking over the team," Thorn said. "Ioane fits the coach's traditional style of player to a tee.
"At 6'4" and 330 pounds, with heavy hands and jarring power, Ioane has been a force all season for the Nittany Lions despite the inconsistencies found around him. Ioane can slot into either guard spot for Los Angeles and provide the requisite size, anchor and power in the run game that this offense desperately needs to play its brand of football."
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports – CB Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
Last updated: November 5, 2025
Pregnon is an absolute mauler in the run game, possessing the strength to move defensive linemen at the point of attack and the athleticism to easily get to and handle second-level defenders -- he anchors as well as any interior offensive lineman in the class. In pass protection, a balanced base, strong hands, and smooth footwork allow him to mirror and redirect rushers and he makes it look easy.
Ayrton Ostly, USA Today – EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Last updated: November 5, 2025
Howell is another undersized edge rusher at 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds with the speed to get after the quarterback regularly. He's already deploying speed to power, spin and cross-chop moves in college that should stick at the NFL level. The Chargers could use more help off the edge and Howell could be a versatile piece to use in coverage as well.
