The needs for the Los Angeles Chargers are clear — and many — in the 2026 NFL Draft.

They need to reinforce their offensive line after they lost all three of their interior starters from 2025 this offseason. They signed former Washington Commanders center Tyler Biadasz to replace the retired Bradley Bozeman, but questions still remain at both guard positions even after signing Cole Strange as a stopgap.

Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane could fill that void, but there's a good chance he'll be off the board by the time the Chargers pick at No. 22.

The defensive line is another area of concern, particularly as Khalil Mack just turned 35 two months ago and has contemplated retirement the last couple offseasons. And USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis pointed out in his latest mock draft that the Chargers also need to get younger in the secondary.

On the eve of the NFL draft, here is what the experts think the Chargers will do with the No. 22 overall pick:

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana2. New York Jets – David Bailey, OLB/DE, Texas Tech

3. Arizona Cardinals – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State

5. New York Giants – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

7. Washington Commanders – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

10. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

11. Miami Dolphins – Francis Mauigoa, OT/G, Miami (Fla.)

12. Dallas Cowboys – Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn

16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) – Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

18. Minnesota Vikings – Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers) – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)

24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – Blake Miller, OT, Clemson