We've approached just over 24 hours until the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off in Green Bay.
After months of prospect workouts and pre-draft activities, the question of what the Bolts will do when they're on the clock with the No. 22 pick will soon be answered.
Rather than try their hand at a normal mock draft with the event on the horizon, ESPN draft analysts Matt Miller and Jordan Reid looked at each team and identified two players — a prospect who would best fill the team's biggest need and a prospect who would give each team maximum value at that slot.
And when the Chargers are on the clock at No. 22, Miller believes the pick that would fill the team's biggest need is Penn State tight end Tyler Warren.
Miller wrote:
Signing Najee Harris checked running back off the team's early needs, leaving tight end as the clear-cut top priority. The Chargers signed Tyler Conklin, but Warren would fill a hole and provide good value as a top 10 player on my board.
Warren is one of the top two players at his position in the class and a top 10 overall prospect by some pundits.
Jim Harbaugh was drafted in 1987 and went on to play 15 seasons as an NFL quarterback. Now at the helm of the Bolts, he's bringing that same passion and experience to his leadership role. Take a look back at the remarkable journey that shaped Harbaugh's path from the field to the sidelines.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 2000 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 2000 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
![The San Diego Chargers play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, October 29, 2000 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
[FINAL SCORE: OAK 15 - SD 13]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/hrwab5pquzeljjuuadcy.jpg)
The San Diego Chargers play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, October 29, 2000 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. [FINAL SCORE: OAK 15 - SD 13]
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
![The San Diego Chargers play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, October 29, 2000 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
[FINAL SCORE: OAK 15 - SD 13]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/i0xczwudbgznal9ugo9g.jpg)
The San Diego Chargers play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, October 29, 2000 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. [FINAL SCORE: OAK 15 - SD 13]
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is photographed during the 1999 NFL season.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Jim Harbaugh throws in the first quarter of a preseason game against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Friday, Aug. 28, 1998. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jim Harbaugh (12) passes during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, FL, Sep. 11, 1994. The Buccaneers defeated the Colts 24-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jim Harbaugh (12) drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, FL, Sep. 11, 1994. The Buccaneers defeated the Colts 24-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, FL, Dec. 10, 1995. The Colts defeated the Jaguars 41-31. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Indianapolis Colts and AFC quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) scrambles against the NFC during the NFL Pro Bowl in Honolulu, HI, Feb. 4, 1996. The NFC defeated the AFC 20-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4, AFC) makes a handoff pass to Kansas City Chiefs fullback Kimble Anders (38, AFC) during the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, HI, Feb. 4, 1996. The NFC defeated the AFC 20-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) prepares to throw a pass against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, WI, Nov. 5, 1989. The Packers defeated the Bears 14-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) prepares to receive the snap against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Chicago, IL, Dec. 13, 1992. The Bears defeated the Steelers 30-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh (14) prepares to throw a pass during an NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Raiders in Los Angeles, CA, Sep. 5, 1987. The Bears defeated the Raiders 20-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Kelvin Pritchett (94) and Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) in action during an NFL game in Chicago, IL, Dec. 26, 1993. The Lions defeated the Bears 20-14. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) prepares to throw a pass with Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Pierce Holt (95) in pursuit in Chicago, IL, Oct. 3, 1993. The Bears defeated the Falcons 6-0. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Dec. 5, 1988. The Rams defeated the Bears 23-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) prepares to pass against the Atlanta Falcons in Chicago, IL, Oct. 3, 1993. The Bears defeated the Falcons 6-0. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Chicago Bears center Jerry Fontenot (67) prepares to hike the ball to quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) during an NFL matchup with Atlanta Falcons in Chicago, IL, Sep. 27, 1992. The Bears defeated the Falcons 41-31. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) throws a pass before the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Chicago, IL, Sep. 9, 1990. The Bears defeated the Seahawks 17-0. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh (4) looks to the sidelines between plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Chicago, IL, Dec. 13, 1992. The Bears defeated the Steelers 30-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Fellow ESPN colleague Mel Kiper, Jr., has the 6-foot-5 ½ tight end as his No. 7 overall prospect, while Reid ranked him at No. 10.
A tight end at No. 22 would give the Bolts a long-term player at the position, but on the other hand, Reid believes adding in a pass catcher on the outside would be more valuable to this Chargers team.
He went with Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, his No. 21 overall prospect.
Reid wrote:
More pass-game help for quarterback Justin Herbert never hurts, and Egbuka is the best wide receiver remaining on my board. He's a steady and detailed route runner with excellent hands.
Egbuka, who finished second all-time in Ohio State history with 2,868 career receiving yards, was a dependable target with the Buckeyes and became just the second Ohio State player to have two 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
Adding him is something Reid believes would be more valuable for the Chargers offense and give the team another young receiver to pair alongside Ladd McConkey as well.
All relevant Chargers information can be found in the Chargers 2025 Draft Hub.
