Chargers 2025 Mock Draft Tracker 4.0: Who to Pick at No. 22?

Feb 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Omar Navarro

Jr. Writer

The Super Bowl is in the books, which means the NFL Scouting Combine is rapidly approaching.

The Bolts hold the 22nd overall pick in the draft and currently have eight 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.

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com – RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina

Last updated: February 18, 2025

The Chargers desperately need to give Justin Herbert more offensive firepower. Hampton would hit a lot of home runs in this offensive system.

Josh Edwards, CBS Sports – OL Tyler Booker, Alabama

Last updated: February 13, 2025

Los Angeles fortifies its protection of Justin Herbert with the selection of Tyler Booker, who is the fourth first-round pick on that offensive line. The Chargers could still use a tight end, but the Chargers are one step closer toward building an offense in Jim Harbaugh's image.

Jordan Plocher, Pro Football Focus – RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina

Last updated: February 17, 2025

Hampton would give head coach Jim Harbaugh a powerful runner to build his offense around. The North Carolina product breaks tackles regularly and averaged 4.35 yards after contact per attempt in 2024.

Dan Parr, NFL.com – TE Colston Loveland, Michigan

Last updated: February 13, 2025

PROJECTED TRADE: Chargers trade up to No. 16

More tight end mania! Jim Harbaugh isn't about to let his fellow Michigan Man slide to the Bengals. The Bolts snag another pass-catcher for Justin Herbert, sending Arizona a first-, third- and fourth-round pick in this year's draft, along with a 2026 fourth-rounder, in exchange for the No. 16 pick and a 2025 fifth-rounder.

Joel Klatt, Fox Sports – DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan

Last updated: February 12, 2025

Here's what's fascinating: Jim Harbaugh has already seen three of his former Wolverines stars picked in this draft. I don't think he'll allow another Wolverine to get past him, especially when that guy is Grant. No one knows Grant better than Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. They might not need defensive help, but those guys told me that Grant might be the best of the Michigan players in the long haul. We know Minter and Harbaugh want to build a run wall defensively, and drafting Grant would help that. Grant's upside is huge and I think he'll be a great pro.

Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team – WR Matthew Golden, Texas

Last updated: February 17, 2025

Los Angeles has a lot to be excited about after Jim Harbaugh came in, installed a competitive program and changed the outlook of the Chargers' defense seemingly overnight. There's lots of youth in a lot of spots for the Chargers but getting more out of QB Justin Herbert is something this team can aspire for after he posted a career low in passing yards per game (227.6). Boosting the wide receiver room with Matthew Golden should help — as it would give the Chargers a trio of receivers with different talents and skill sets between the previously mentioned Golden, dangerous slot receiver Ladd McConkey and big-bodied Quentin Johnston.

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