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What Are Chargers Early 2026 NFL Mock Draft Projections?

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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.

Take a look back at the Chargers Week 6 matchup with the Dolphins in monochrome!

While Reid has the Chargers attacking the defensive line in the first round, Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema went on the other side of the trenches.

Sikkema had the Bolts selection at No. 26 going for Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane, who has allowed one pressure in over 300 pass-blocking snaps for the Nittany Lions.

Sikkema wrote:

The one they call "Vega" has been having a fantastic season on Penn State's interior offensive line in 2025. At 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds, he's earned a 76.0 run-blocking grade and a very impressive 92.0 pass-blocking grade. His handwork has really stood out this year. He can dictate contact with a quick and impactful first punch and is also a natural at resetting his hands after pass-rushers attempt to break his grip. He's been putting out starting-caliber NFL tape.

The Chargers currently have five selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh next spring.

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