The 2025 NFL Draft takes place in 80 days on April 24th, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin where the Los Angeles Chargers enter the draft with a projected 11 draft picks.
With the NFL fully in the offseason after Super Bowl LIX, attention has shifted towards Free Agency and the 2025 NFL Draft. Here is the second of many Mock Drafts of the 2025 NFL offseason predicting what the Chargers will do on April 24th-26th.
Los Angeles Chargers Draft Picks 2025
- 1st Round: Pick 22
- 2nd Round: Pick 54
- 3rd Round: Pick 86
- 4th Round: Pick 122
- 5th Round: Pick 159
- 6th Round: Pick 181
- 6th Round: Pick 198
- 6th Round: Pick 210
- 6th Round: Pick 215
- 7th Round: Pick 220
- 7th Round: Pick 254
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Los Angeles Chargers Draft Needs
Here are the Los Angeles Chargers draft needs entering the 2025 offseason.
- Tight End
- Wide Reciever
- Running Back
- Linebacker/Edge Defender
- Interior Offensive Lineman
- Defensive Back
Los Angeles Chargers Mock Draft:
1st Round, 22nd overall: Shemar Stewart, Defensive Lineman, Texas A&M
I have previously written about how much I love Stewart as a prospect. I don’t believe there will be any reality where Stewart falls this far in the draft. Regardless, if the Aggie prospect is available, the Bolts should jump at the chance to elevate their defense.
Stewart is currently the 20th-ranked prospect according to PFF. According to PFF analytics, the Aggie had a 79.5 rating during the 2024 season. The 6’6” 290-pound defender has all the tools to succeed at this next level. While his stats don’t exactly pop off the page, the former Aggie had 65 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 4 pass deflections. In Texas A&M’s matchup against Arkansas, Stewart completely dominated the line of scrimmage ending the game with 4 total tackles and a forced fumble. Shemar’s biggest strength is putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks while giving teammates the chance to make the big play.
The Chargers are potentially losing multiple defensive playmakers through Free Agency including future Hall of Famer Khalil Mack. Shemar can arguably play anywhere on the defensive line as he has had multiple reps at nearly every spot on the d-line. While the Chargers need help at the receiver position, Shemar Stewart is just too good of a prospect if available with the 22nd pick.
2nd Round, 54th overall: Xavier Restrepo, Wide Reciever, Miami (Fl)
Finding a receiver in the draft is an essential part of the game plan for the Chargers’ offseason. Xavier Restrepo is a receiver with massive potential to star alongside Ladd McConkey. Restrepo lit up ACC defenses alongside Cam Ward this season and could very much do the same with Justin Herbert.
PFF currently has Restrepo ranked as the 49th prospect. Restrepo’s best season according to PFF analytics was in 2023 where he was awarded an 87.4 grade. The Hurricane prospect spent 5 seasons with Miami where he put up 200 receptions, 2844 total yards, and 21 touchdowns. Restrepo had an incredible performance against Cal this past year on one of the biggest stages that Miami played in this season where he put up a 7 reception and 163-yard performance.
The Chargers are in dire need of help from offensive playmakers to pair alongside Herbert and McConkey. Restrepo brings a ton of things that the Bolts need including a ton of experience and the ability to turn simple plays into gigantic gains.
3rd Round, 86th overall: Elijah Arroyo, Tight End, Miami (Fl)
Arroyo is one of the most underrated players in the draft. In this simulation, the Los Angeles Chargers find themselves taking Miami’s offensive playmakers back to back. With Cam Ward and company torching every defense that they played this past season, it makes more than enough sense for the Bolts to target skill position players from the U.
PFF currently has Elijah Arroyo as the 80th-ranked prospect and the 4th-best-ranked tight end. The Miami prospect comes in at 6’4” and 245 pounds. Arroyo improved each year he played at the college level finishing his college career with a 71.9 graded 2024 season. Elijah ended his college career after four years with the Hurricanes with 46 receptions, 753 total yards, and 8 touchdowns. His best performance from this past season was against Wake Forest where he had 6 catches and 79 yards.
Finding another offensive playmaker is essential in the AFC as some of the best tight ends in the league are featured in the AFC West. Arroyo has a level of physicality and composure that not many players have at his age.
4th Round, 122nd overall: Zy Alexander, Cornerback, LSU
There is a good amount of talented defensive backs in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Zy Alexander is a corner who brings a ton of experience in playing top-tier athletes in the SEC. Alexander spent three years with SE Louisiana before playing for one of the biggest names in college football. The former Tiger has improved every year he played.
PFF has Zy Alexander currently ranked as the 128th-best prospect. Alexander was given an 81.2 grade by PFF analytics for the 2024 season with LSU. Alexander finished his college career with 108 tackles, 15 deflections, and 13 interceptions through five years. His best performance from this past season was against Ole Miss where he had 5 tackles, an interception, and a deflection in the overtime win against the Rebels.
Finding depth in the secondary would be extremely beneficial for Bolts this offseason. Placing Alexander in a position group with Derwin Jones could certainly help Alexander grow into a premier defender.
Los Angeles Chargers 7-round Mock Draft
- 1st Round, 22nd overall: Shemar Stewart, Defensive Lineman, Texas A&M
- 2nd Round, 54th overall: Xavier Restrepo, Wide Reciever, Miami (Fl)
- 3rd Round, 86th overall: Elijah Arroyo, Tight End, Miami (Fl)
- 4th Round, 122nd overall: Zy Alexander, Cornerback, LSU
- 5th Round, 159th overall: Seth McLaughlin, Offensive Lineman, Ohio State
- 6th Round, 181th overall: Ollie Gordon II, Running Back, Oklahoma State
- 6th Round, 198th overall: Akili Arnold, Defensive Back, USC
- 6th Round, 210th overall: Fadil Diggs, Defensive Lineman, Syracuse
- 6th Round, 215th overall: Jason Marshall Jr., Defensive Back, Florida
- 7th Round, 220th overall: Woody Marks, Running Back, USC
- 7th Round, 254th overall: Moliki Matavao, Tight End, UCLA