The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine has officially wrapped up, marking another milestone passed on the road to the 2025 NFL Draft. Pro Days and the NFL's free agency period are right around the corner, and teams are gearing up to overhaul their teams ahead of the upcoming NFL season.

For the Los Angeles Chargers, the 2024 season was a major success in year one of the Jim Harbaugh era. The defense overachieved and they realized the vision of their offense can succeed with Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey, provided they continue building around the two. 

How should they proceed in the 2025 NFL Draft to do just that and stay in the AFC Playoff race? 

Los Angeles Chargers Post-Combine 2025 NFL 7-Round Mock Draft

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Round 1, Pick 22: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

The Chargers haven't hidden their interest in upgrading their defensive line in the offseason. With several free agents up front (including a recently released Joey Bosa), the Chargers need to lock down their defensive front for the long term.

The Chargers and Kenneth Grant feel like a perfect match for each other, given the Chargers' needs up front and Grant's familiarity with the staff and scheme. Grant has to make it to the Chargers' pick, but if he does, I suspect LA would sprint to bring the card in. 

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Round 2, Pick 55: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (FL)

Taking a wide receiver here would also make sense, but with how much the Chargers seem to prefer heavier personnel sets and their interest in several receivers in free agency, I switched gears to focus on a tight end. 

Elijah Arroyo is a nifty receiving playmaker at tight end as one of the best vertical threats in the entire 2025 NFL Draft class. While he's still a work in progress as a blocker, he would instantly add a quality playmaker to the Chargers' offense. 

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Round 3, Pick 86: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

The Chargers are committed to building a robust and explosive rushing attack on offense. I expect them to attack the offensive line in free agency and capitalize on the most-talented running back draft in recent memory to continue fulfilling that vision.

Bhayshul Tuten is arguably the fastest riser in this running back class, thanks to his unbelievable Combine testing and bulldozing rushing style on film. It wouldn't shock me if he took over the Chargers' run game early on as a rookie. 

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Round 4, Pick 124: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville

With Joey Bosa now released and Khalil Mack a pending free agent, the Chargers need to readdress the depth of their pass rush room behind Tuli Tuipulotu. 

A productive, powerful, and explosive pass rusher, Gillotte isn't the best run defender in the class, but he can collapse the pocket with ease and can be a disruptive subpackage rusher.  

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Round 5, Pick 159: Jake Majors, C, Texas

The Chargers are poised to attack their offensive line in free agency, but I'd still expect them to draft at least one player up front, particularly along the interior.

Jake Majors is a savvy, physical vet who seems destined to be a solid backup or spot starter for a team for several seasons. 

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Round 6, Pick 183: BJ Adams, CB, UCF

With multiple free agents in their cornerback room, it seems pretty likely that the Chargers will draft at least one corner in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Their mold seems to be long, physical corners, and that fits UCF's BJ Adams to a T. His long arms and aggressive mentality in coverage can see him carve out a role on the Chargers' defense. 

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Round 6, Pick 201: Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA

The Chargers found a standout player in second-year linebacker Daiyan Henley, but they need to continue filling out the position, especially with multiple free agents set to hit the market. 

Kain Medrano flies under the radar thanks to his teammate Carson Schwesinger, but he is a versatile player who was one of the top testers at the Combine. He would be a useful role player at linebacker and can be a top special teamer for Los Angeles as a rookie. 

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Round 7, Pick 220: Da'Quan Felton, WR, Virginia Tech

While the Chargers will likely pursue a starting wide receiver in free agency or via a trade, they still need to build out the depth of their wide receiving corps. 

Da'Quan Felton is an intriguing height/weight/speed wide receiver who might be better off production-wise in the NFL than what he had at Virginia Tech this season. He is an intriguing vertical threat who also is a willing and physical run blocker, something that could help him see the field early on for the Chargers.