Chargers 2025 Mock Draft Tracker 11.0: Who to Pick at No. 22?

Apr 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Omar Navarro

Jr. Writer

We've reached nine days until the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off.

The Bolts hold the 22nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and currently have 10 selections. The draft will be held in Green Bay from April 24-26.

Take a look at who draft analysts have the Bolts selecting at No. 22 overall.

The opinions, analysis and/or speculation expressed below represent those of individual authors and do not represent the opinions or policies of the Chargers' organization, front office staff, coaches and executives.

Mel Kiper, Jr. & Field Yates, ESPN – WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

Last updated: April 15, 2025

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert would love Egbuka's crisp route running and sure hands on the outside. Los Angeles can build its receiver room back up around him, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, with Mike Williams providing a veteran presence after his return this offseason.

Second round (No. 55): RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

Two Ohio State players for former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh? Look away, Wolverine fans! But the power of Judkins would fit what Harbaugh wants, and the Najee Harris signing won't stop the Chargers from further addressing the backfield. Judkins ran for 14 TDs last season.

Third round (No. 86): DT Rylie Mills, Notre Dame

The Chargers gave up 4.7 yards per carry last season, 27th in the NFL. They could use more depth up the middle behind Teair Tart. Mills displays explosiveness and strong hands, which allow him to gain an immediate leverage advantage. He could probably play either 3-4 defensive end or 4-3 defensive tackle in the pros.

Mike Band, NFL.com – TE Colston Loveland, Michigan

Last updated: April 14, 2025

Jim Harbaugh, who recruited Loveland to Michigan, now reunites with his former tight end in Los Angeles. Loveland's length, soft hands and large catch radius give Justin Herbert a reliable safety valve, while his athleticism allows him to stretch the seam and create mismatches vertically.

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports – TE Mason Taylor, LSU

Last updated: April 14, 2025

PROJECTED TRADE: Chargers trade down to No. 26 with the Rams

The Chargers trade back and take a tight end. This might be a tad rich for Taylor, but he has so much steam that he could hear his name called on opening night. Especially if Loveland and Warren go so early like they did in this exercise. Taylor has all the makings of a classic reliable underneath option at the tight end position, but he has the long speed and ball skills to stretch the field down the seams. He's a solid blocker with the length and youth (turns 21 in May) for more development in that area. We saw what Justin Herbert could do with even somewhat solid talent at the position last year, and dropping in the talented Taylor would be a fun pairing.

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports – TE Colston Loveland, Michigan

Last updated: April 14, 2025

Loveland is listed at 6-5, 237 pounds, and while he runs like he's 185, he plays like he's 260. He'll run through open-field arm tackles all day long, he has an enormous catch radius, and he's a precise route runner, looking like a receiver at times in his movement skills. He's a willing blocker, but like most pass-catching tight ends coming into the league, he'll need to improve in this area.

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