The Chargers are currently projected to hold the No. 8 overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft with three weeks left in the season.
Sitting at 5-9, most of the attention has been shifted to the general manager and head coaching vacancies and what the team could do to bolster the roster.
With that being said, let’s take a look at who draft experts are pairing with L.A. in the first round ahead of Week 16.
The 33rd Team’s Connor Livesay — WR Rome Odunze, Washington
“The Los Angeles Chargers will have to make some tough decisions this offseason. Currently sitting way over the salary cap, the Chargers will have to look into moving on from one of, or possibly both, Mike Williams and Keenan Allen. 2023 first-rounder Quentin Johnston has been a significant disappointment so far this season, and relying on him in 2024 would be bad for whoever takes over in Los Angeles.”
Pro Football Network’s A.J. Schulte — WR Malik Nabers, LSU
Yeah, the Chargers have Keenan Allen and Mike Williams and spent a first-round pick on Quentin Johnston last year. Should that change the math here? Not. One. Bit.
Malik Nabers is one of the most explosive receivers to hit the draft in recent years and simply glides across the field. He adds a totally different element to that offense that Justin Herbert really needs.
NFL Mock’s Hunter Haas — OT Taliese Fuaga Oregon State
“The Chargers could go several ways at No. 8 overall, but in today’s mock draft, they choose insurance for Justin Herbert. Taliese Fuaga is a better option at right tackle than Trey Pipkins and will give L.A. building block bookends at offensive tackle.”
Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline — TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
“Bowers is one of the best players in this draft and will immediately become a favorite target of Justin Herbert.”
Bleav’s Jon DeLeone — CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson
“As the Chargers transition to a new era, they need to look to get younger on the defensive side of the football. With so much being invested in building around Justin Herbert, the defense, and particularly the secondary has been neglected. Nate Wiggins is a long and fluid corner who will capably be able to slow down the talented receivers in the AFC West.
The Draft Countdown’s Travis May — TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
Draft Kings Network’s Nick Simon — Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Sports Illustrated’s Luke Easterling — DT Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois
