The Chargers own the No. 22 overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft.
Now that we know where Los Angeles will pick, let’s look at who draft experts are pairing with L.A. in the first round.
The Athletic: TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler: “Like Warren to Indianapolis, this is another potential pairing that should be popular in mock drafts. A big, fast and reliable pass catcher, Loveland would help fix several of the Chargers’ offensive woes. And, obviously, no other head coach will be more familiar with how to use his skill set than Jim Harbaugh.”
CBS Sports: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso: “Tyler Warren emerged as the best tight end in college football this season, with incredible athletic gifts, a sizable frame and plus ball skills. Huge boost for the Chargers offense down the seam.”
Pro Football Network: TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Pro Football Network’s Jacob Infante: “Loveland is an athletic move tight end with the fluidity to excel on the seam and the deep speed needed to serve as a better vertical threat in the passing game than the average tight end prospect. His ceiling as a pass catcher would make him a valuable asset to Justin Herbert and a young Chargers offensive nucleus.”
The 33rd Team: DL Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
The 33rd Team’s Kyle Crabbs: “Los Angeles finished the season with the league’s No. 1 scoring defense, but things unraveled in Houston with a Wild Card loss to the Texans. Houston’s 168 rushing yards underscores one big area of improvement for the Chargers this offseason — the run defense ranked 27th in the NFL in yards per carry. Poona Ford was a great success for the Chargers this season, but he was on a 1-year deal and will be looking to cash in. But even if he’s back in LA for 2025, a stout presence like Tyleik Williams would further help the Chargers control the trenches.”
Athlon Sports: DL Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
Athlon Sports’ Luke Easterling: “It might hurt Jim Harbaugh to miss out on his former Wolverine in Grant, but the need remains for a tone-setting interior defender who can stuff the run. That could lead him to his old rival in Columbus, where Williams has been one of the best inside run defenders in all of college football this season, giving the Chargers a much-needed upgrade.”
Sporting News: EDGE Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer: “The Chargers have Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, but the latter is a 33-year-old pending free agent and they have some rotational depth concerns. Sawyer can help them reload as a rising, relentless pass-rusher and overall playmaker.”
CBS Sport: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
CBS Sports’ Mike Renner: “Tyler Warren feels like a Jim Harbaugh player. He’s tough as nails over the middle of the football field and a true inline tight end. His ability to make contested plays at the catch point is something the Chargers receiving corps desperately needs.”
