One of the biggest events of the pre-draft process is set to kick off in less than a week — the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh will be among the many in attendance along with numerous other Bolts coaches, scouts and front office members as the NFL prepares to meet in Indianapolis.

More than 300 college prospects will be there as well, too, as teams get an up-close look at potential draft options roughly two months away from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

Who could the Chargers have their eye on with the 22nd overall pick?

Here are 10 prospects to watch, all of whom have been projected to the Bolts in recent mock drafts.

These players are listed in alphabetical order and include rankings and a quick analysis from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and Dane Brugler of The Athletic.

DL Caleb Banks, Florida

Brugler's Rank: No. 24

Yes, Banks missed most of the 2025 season because of an injury and is still learning how to maximize his talent. But It is hard to find 6-foot-6, 335-pound athletes with 35-inch arms and Banks' level of ability. Teams liked seeing him get better and better throughout Senior Bowl week.

Jeremiah's Rank: No. 39

Banks is a tall, long and athletic defensive tackle. His 2024 tape was impressive, but he played just three games in '25, missing time with a broken foot. As a pass rusher, he displays a lot of twitch in his feet and hands. He can win with a quick club move or collapse the pocket with power. He's very disruptive but struggles to finish with production. He's frustrating to watch against the run. He flashes knock-back power on the front side and range on the back side. However, there are long dry stretches where he hangs on blocks or gets washed down the line of scrimmage. Overall, Banks has a lot of talent, but his injury history and inconsistency could slide him down the board on draft day.

OL Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M

Brugler's Rank: No. 43

Bisontis offers a well-rounded skill set — athleticism, strength and the ability to create movement. The key questions center around his position flexibility and blocking leverage, but his contact balance and consistency point to him being a successful pro, sooner than later.

Jeremiah's Rank: No. 49

Bisontis is a thick, powerful guard prospect with short arms. I love his play temperament and toughness. In pass protection, he has quick feet to slide/redirect and he plays with good knee bend. When defenders rush through his chest, he easily anchors down. However, his lack of length does show up when rushers can get to his edge and work upfield. He will do his best to stay attached and run them by the passer. He's very aware and works well with his neighbors up front. He's notably rugged and powerful in the run game. He has upper torque and power to uproot and dump defenders. He explodes to the second level and is athletic enough to adjust in space. Overall, the lack of length will likely impact Bisontis' draft position, but he has starter ability and is an asset in the run game.

CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina

Brugler's Rank: No. 41

Cisse is an interesting prospect. He has no trouble staying hip to hip in man coverage because of his explosive athletic talent (his vertical and 40-yard dash at the combine should be exceptional), but there are holes in his game that create some doubt about his pro transition.

Jeremiah's Rank: No. 31

Cisse is a fast, twitchy cover corner. He primarily lined up outside at South Carolina. He usually played with his back turned to the sideline, allowing him to see through the wideout to the quarterback. He plays with vision, which allows him to use his elite speed to close space and make plays on the ball. He is a loose, fluid athlete. He's not physical in press coverage, though. He carries his hands low and relies on his quick feet to mirror and match. I'd like to see him play with more aggression against the run. He gave up some plays in the games I studied, but it appeared to be more of a focus issue than any physical limitation. Cisse will likely rise on draft boards through the spring because of his athleticism and speed.

OL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Brugler's Rank: No. 13

Ioane both looks and plays the part. He is quick out of his stance In pass protection and sports a stout base and commanding hands to anchor his spot. As a run blocker, he generates explosive power from his core to dig out defenders on drive/down blocks and flashes the competitive temperament to finish.

He has a long NFL career ahead of him. He's similar in ways to Steve Avila (No. 36 pick, 2023).

Jeremiah's Rank: No. 11

Ioane was a dominant presence at left guard for the Nittany Lions. He has a thick, proportioned build and plays with outstanding strength/power. In the passing game, he can bend his knees, redirect and stay attached to defenders. He will occasionally take a loss against speed, but he handles power with ease. He is aware on stunts and games. In the run game, he latches on, runs his feet and always looks to finish. He had an epic battle against Oregon DL A'Mauri Washington in Penn State's double-overtime loss to the Ducks last season. Ioane has tremendous upper torque to toss defenders out of the hole. He takes proper angles to the second level and can adjust in space. Overall, I love Ioane's temperament, toughness and ability to anchor. He'll be an impact starter from Day 1.

DL Kayden McDonald, Ohio State

Brugler's Rank: No. 26

With his power, McDonald is at his best as a run-stuffer. He resets the line of scrimmage with his initial burst and power, then attacks blocks from a leveraged position. He will require time to develop more of a pass-rush identity, but his dominant run-game qualities will make him immediately useful for an NFL team.

Jeremiah's Rank: No. 33

McDonald has excellent size and strength for the DT position. He's at his best against the run. He can press out blocks and disengage with violent torque. He's very firm and stout, collecting tackles from guard to guard. He doesn't offer much impact as a lateral chase player. As a pass rusher, he flashes some pocket push but lacks twitch and polish to consistently win. He's more of a steady force than a dynamic playmaker. Overall, McDonald will provide value on run downs, but he needs to develop a better plan of attack as a pass rusher.

EDGE T.J. Parker, Clemson

Brugler's Rank: No. 36

Parker is at his best when he finds a runway and uses his get-off, forward lean and length to drive blockers backward into the laps of quarterbacks. His speed-to-power attack is formidable, but NFL blockers will be expecting it — how he develops his setup and secondary rush will determine his pro ceiling.

Jeremiah's Rank: No. 38

Parker is an intriguing edge rusher with the versatility to slide inside. He had a monster 2024 campaign (11 sacks) but saw his production drop off this past season (five sacks). He is a rugged pass rusher with a powerful shake/bull move coming off the edge. He can jolt blockers with his hands before separating and closing the distance with the quarterback. He doesn't have an elite burst when rushing outside, but his quickness plays better when he rushes inside. Against the run, he can generate knock-back power at the point of attack and he's adept at keeping opponents' hands off his frame. Overall, Parker wasn't quite as impactful in 2025, which ultimately could lead to a real value selection for his drafting team.

OL Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon

Brugler's Rank: No. 79

A massive, well-proportioned blocker, Pregnon has an NFL body, and he plays with power through his hips and shock in his hands. He anchors in pass pro and creates movement in the run game, driving defenders from the play when he stays balanced through engagement.

OL Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

Brugler's Rank: No. 17

Thanks to his physical traits, Proctor flashes dominance when he plays on time. He has the size and movement skills to engulf defenders when in rhythm as a pass blocker. However, he struggles to negotiate space and understand his leverage, and it is a similar story in the run game — talent isn't the issue.

If his discipline and technique catch up to his physical ability, we'll be cooking with gas.

Jeremiah's Rank: No. 28

Proctor is an enormous tackle prospect. He has excellent feet and agility for a big man. In pass protection, he has an explosive first step and keeps defenders off his chest. He can sink his weight and stall bull rushers. He will occasionally react late off the snap, which has led to some short-corner loses. In the run game, he can uncoil his hips on contact and displace defenders. He excels on down blocks, washing defenders down the line of scrimmage. He was used as a skill player on occasion at Alabama and even caught a quick screen against Georgia -- that speaks to his athleticism. Overall, Proctor will need to manage his weight to stay at tackle, but he has the most upside of any blocker in this draft.

TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Brugler's Rank: No. 20

An alum of Bruce Feldman's "Freaks List," Sadiq is a brawny athlete with a unique combination of explosiveness and play strength. He brings both short-area quickness and long speed to the position, and he's able to outpace coverage and win at all three levels of the field. He needs continued technique work as a blocker but competes with outstanding physicality to latch, drive and win his assignment.

He has the potential to be a mismatch-creating weapon in the NFL.

Jeremiah's Rank: No. 21

Sadiq is a short, muscled-up tight end with outstanding speed and athleticism. At Oregon, he primarily aligned attached or in the slot, but he also saw some reps out wide and in the backfield. He is very explosive in his release and he's able to separate vertically on seam/wheel routes. He excels on quick screens, where he can display his dynamic run-after-catch skills. He needs to improve his dependability as a pass catcher. There were too many easy would-be catches that were dropped during the 2025 season. I love his competitiveness and tenacity as a blocker. He latches on, runs his feet and works to finish. Overall, Sadiq lacks height and consistent hands, but he is a versatile, explosive weapon with toughness.

DL Peter Woods, Clemson

Brugler's Rank: No. 33

Woods moves with big-man twitch and the foot quickness to elude blocks in tight quarters. However, for a player with his explosive traits, he doesn't have many quick wins on his tape and needs to learn how to diversify his rush approach.

His motor and scheme flexibility are floor-raising qualities.

Jeremiah's Rank: No. 34

Woods is a thick, square DT prospect with fabulous quickness and violent hands. As a run defender, he can hold the point of attack when blockers are lined up over his nose. He uses his leverage and lower-body strength to absorb blocks and hold his ground. He has lateral range to make plays outside the tackle box, and I applaud his effort to chase downfield. He does struggle when facing down blocks, as he can get wiped down the line of scrimmage. As a pass rusher, his lack of length is an issue at times. He lets blockers get into his chest and stall his charge. When he can land his hands first, he pushes the pocket. He also flashes a nasty club/rip move. Overall, Woods isn't a steady/consistent player game in and game out, but his flashes are very intriguing.