Omar Navarro
The 2025 NFL Combine is in the rearview mirror as the focus now turns to free agency.
The Bolts holdthe 22nd overall pickin the draft and currently have seven selections. The draft will be held in Green Bay from April 24-26.
Take a look at who draft analysts have the Bolts selecting at No. 22 overall.
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.
Dane Brugler,The AthleticWR Matthew Golden, Texas
Last updated: March 4, 2025
The Chargers could go offensive line (Grey Zabel?), defensive line (Derrick Harmon?) or corner (Jahdae Barron?) here. But if I'm another AFC West team, the idea of this offense adding an exciting weapon such as Golden is what I wouldn't want to see.
Jordan Reid,ESPNRB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Last updated: March 4, 2025
I don't think there's a better prospect-to-team pairing than Hampton to the Chargers. He is tailor-made for Greg Roman's offense, as his 6-foot, 221-pound frame is a perfect fit for the Chargers' downhill scheme. Hampton's style wears on defenses -- his 1,026 yards after first contact helped him finish third in the FBS in rushing yards (1,660) and sixth in forced missed tackles (70). Even though he was primarily used on screens and check downs, Hampton is also an underrated pass catcher. There are some scouts who have him ranked ahead of Jeanty at running back.
Round 2 (No. 55):TE Mason Taylor, LSU
The Chargers could still use more offense, and Taylor is a smooth-moving tight end who thrives in the passing game. He can run everything in the route tree with his 6-foot-5, 255-pound frame, making him a reliable option for quarterback Justin Herbert.
Nate Tice, Charles McDonald,Yahoo SportsTE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Last updated: March 3, 2025
Jim Harbaugh gets himself a Michigan man. Will Dissly had a career year and was given plenty of opportunities from Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense. Loveland has the ability to align in the slot or even as an isolate receiver, and would create a fun synergy with Ladd McConkey.
Lance Zierlein,NFL.comDT Kenneth Grant, Michigan
Last updated: March 3, 2025
Jim Harbaugh's quite familiar with this jumbo DT out of Michigan, and the Chargers need help up the middle. It's a perfect match.
Trevor Sikkema,Pro Football FocusG Tyler Booker, Alabama
Last updated: March 3, 2025
Bradley Bozeman is a free agent, and there have been reports of the Chargers giving Zion Johnson some work at center. If that turns into a permanent move, I could see the Chargers going back to the offensive line well especially if Booker is available. You don't want him getting on his horse for outside zone too often, but he can be a mauler within the tackles in man/gap blocking concepts.
Kyle Crabbs,The 33rd TeamRB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Last updated: March 3, 2025
It seems like there's some momentum out of Indianapolis for multiple first-round running backs, and this could be as good a pairing of stylistic identity and talent as you'll find for a team and prospect. Hampton serving as Harbaugh's bell-cow back would mean big problems for the AFC West.
Tyler Dragon,USA TodayTE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Last updated: March 3, 2025
Jim Harbaugh reunites with another Michigan Wolverine. The Chargers need to supply Justin Herbert with more weapons. Loveland is a pass-catching tight end who would start right away in LA.
Joseph Acosta,SB NationRB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Last updated: March 3, 2025
The run on RBs continues. While I have Hampton as my RB3, he's a much better fit for a gap scheme offense like the Chargers than Iowa's Kaleb Johnson. His contact balance and burst through gaps give the Chargers the explosiveness their offense lacked last season.
Ryan Wilson,CBS SportsCB Trey Amos, Ole Miss
Last updated: March 3, 2025
Trey Amos is a long, fast, physical corner in coverage who excels in both man and zone schemes. He doesn't panic on downfield throws because of his length and speed, and he flashes good ball skills. He will need to improve in run support, but don't be surprised if he's a riser through the pre-draft process. He tested through the roof at the combine and more importantly, his teammate, quarterback Jaxson Dart, said he was the toughest corner he faced all last season.
Mel Kiper, Jr.,ESPNWR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Last updated: February 25, 2025
This would be a heck of an outcome for the Chargers. This isn't a fantastic receiver class, and teams might prioritize other positions on Day 1, pushing guys such as McMillan down the board a little bit. The Chargers -- who already have last year's standout second-rounder Ladd McConkey -- would jump at the chance to add McMillan, who is consistent and has a really impressive catch radius. He reminds me of Drake London, coming down with 50-50 balls with ease. His 1,319 receiving yards ranked third in the country this past season. And with that kind of production, he'd be a dependable outlet for quarterback Justin Herbert.
Kyle Stackpole,CBS SportsG Tyler Booker, Alabama
Last updated: February 28, 2025
I'm sure Jim Harbaugh would have loved to reunite with Colston Loveland in Los Angeles, but the Broncos snagged the former Michigan tight end two picks earlier. The Chargers instead turn their attention to the offensive line. General manager Joe Hortiz said the Chargers would experiment with moving Zion Johnson to center, which would leave a hole at [left] guard. Tyler Booker could fill that role right away, as he has all the traits (explosiveness, power leadership) that Harbaugh covets.
Bucky Brooks,NFL.comTE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Last updated: February 25, 2025
Few NFL coaches love tight ends as much as Jim Harbaugh, who reunites with a former Michigan standout in this simulation. Loveland would help Justin Herbert attack the middle of the field on various ball-control passes at intermediate depth.
Dalton Wasserman,Pro Football FocusRB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Last updated: February 24, 2025
PROJECTED TRADE: Chargers trade up with the Cardinals for No. 16 overall.
Trading up within the first round for a running back is rare these days, but so is a player as talented as Jeanty. After rewriting the PFF record books in 2024, Jeanty joins the NFL as the dynamic player the Chargers were missing in the run game last season, taking some pressure off Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey.
Josh Edwards,CBS SportsG Tyler Booker, Alabama
Last updated: February 27, 2025
Jim Harbaugh has made it clear that he is going to invest in the trenches and the interior offensive line was a downfall for them in the playoffs. Tyler Booker would be the fourth former first-round pick on the offensive line.
The Athletic College Football Staff,The AthleticG Tyler Booker, Alabama
Last updated: February 25, 2025
If McMillan would've made it here, the Chargers would have stopped his slide; Justin Herbert needs more playmaking targets. But the playoff loss to the Texans exposed the Chargers' issues up front. The Chargers are set up well at tackle with Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. It's the interior that needs to be solidified. The 6-foot-5, 325-pound Booker fits with Jim Harbaugh's preferred style of play. Even though there were solid receivers like Emeka Egbuka and Luther Burden III still on the board, it's hard to believe Harbaugh would go receiver when his roster still has needs in the trenches.
Sam Farmer,Los Angeles TimesWR Matthew Golden, Texas
Last updated: February 24, 2025
Never hurts to bolster the arsenal for Justin Herbert. Golden is explosive and versatile.
Chris Trapasso,CBS SportsWR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Last updated: February 26, 2025
Jim Harbaugh picks the Ohio State prospect who'll give the Chargers more juice downfield and get after it as a blocker.
