The Los Angeles Chargers have finalized their 2026 NFL Draft class by signing five selected players and 18 undrafted free agents. The move solidifies the team’s roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Chargers Sign Five 2026 Draft Picks
The Chargers have officially signed the following draft selections:
- Fourth-round offensive tackle Travis Burke (No. 117)
- Fourth-round safety Genesis Smith (No. 131)
- Fifth-round defensive tackle Nick Barrett (No. 145)
- Sixth-round offensive guard Logan Taylor (No. 202)
- Sixth-round offensive guard Alex Harkey (No. 206)
Three draft picks remain unsigned: first-round linebacker Akheem Mesidor, second-round center Jake Slaughter, and fourth-round wide receiver Brenen Thompson.
Chargers Waive Two Players
In roster moves, the Chargers waived defensive lineman Josh Fuga and cornerback Jordan Oladokun to make room for the new signings.
Chargers Add 18 Undrafted Free Agents
The team has also signed 18 undrafted free agents, including players from Utah State, Kansas State, Colorado, and other programs. The full list of undrafted free agents includes:
- Noah Avinger (S, Utah State)
- Lander Barton (LB, Utah)
- Jerand Bradley (TE, Kansas State)
- Sincere Brown (WR, Colorado)
- Jahmeer Carter (DL, Virginia)
- Greg Desrosiers (RB, Memphis)
- Devin Grant (S, Syracuse)
- Jacobian Guillory (DL, Louisiana State)
- Niles King (OLB, San Diego State)
- Devonte Ross (WR, Penn State)
- Rodney Shelley (CB, Georgia Tech)
- Avery Smith (CB, Toledo)
- Jacob Spomer (C, Fresno State)
- Evan Svoboda (TE, Wyoming)
- Nadame Tucker (OLB, Western Michigan)
- Terry Webb (DL, Southern Methodist)
- Jeremiah Wilson (CB, Florida State)
- Isaiah World (OT, Oregon)
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