Los Angeles Chargers upgrade their defensive line, add support for Justin Herbert in latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft
Los Angeles Chargers have a defensive makeover in latest 2026 NFL mock draft.
The Los Angeles Chargers are an organization that has a pretty exciting baseline, including quarterback Justin Herbert and head coach Jim Harbaugh. This is a roster, however, that is still a major work in progress in certain areas. The future is bring, but more improvement is needed from a talent perspective.
The 2026 NFL Draft is a great opportunity for Coach Harbaugh and Chargers staff to continue to build for the future. The biggest area of focus in the latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft was on the defensive line. From there, it was about putting more support around their Pro Bowl signal caller.
Round 1, Pick 19: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
With how underwhelming Auburn has been as a team recently, people are underrating just how good Faulk is. At 6-6 and 288 pounds, he is an extremely smooth athlete with alignment versatility on the next level. His game is reminiscent of current Buffalo Bills standout Gregory Rousseau, but Faulk is an even better athlete. Faulk would be an instant impact player for the Chargers’ defense.
Round 2, Pick 52: A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
At 6-3 and 330 pounds, Washington is a massive interior defensive lineman who also moves exceptionally well for his size. While he isn’t super consistent right now, the flashes are about as high as anyone you will find in the 2026 class. He is just a first-year starter, so this is only a taste of how good Washington can be. There is no reason he shouldn’t develop into an extremely impactful nose tackle on the next level.
Round 3, Pick 83: Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
Bisontis was banged up in 2024, but he has returned to form so far this season. He’s an ultra-aggressive blocker who is very physical at the point of attack. Bisontis also moved well at 6-5 and 320 pounds, offering scheme versatility. There is a lot of upside here to work with, and Bisontis’ best football is still ahead of him.
Round 4, Pick 120: John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming
The box score isn’t going to blow you away this season, but Gyllenborg is a part of a really poor Wyoming offense overall. He’s a bigger tight end at around 6-5 and 255 pounds, and he can run for days. Durability and blocking are an issue but this is a talented move piece who can make a lot of plays in the passing game. Two tight end sets with Oronde Gadsden could be a thing of legend.
Round 6, Pick 200: Tao Johnson, S, Utah
Johnson has become one of the more underrated safeties in the entire country this season. He is a really smooth mover who has experience playing both on the roof and in the slot. While he’s a little bit thin to play in the box consistently, Johnson isn’t afraid to get physical. Continuing to get stronger and taking better angles of pursuit will be the key for Johnson to develop into more than a special teamer.
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