The Chargers 2025 Draft Class is set.
The Bolts selected a total of nine players, five on offense and four on defense, starting with running back Omarion Hampton in the first round.
Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz was thrilled about how the class turned out, as they were able to add the best player available at every pick — even if the final result ended up leaning towards the offense.
"We're always trying to bolster everything, improve everything ... we felt like we helped our team in free agency and really improved depth and really could go out to play a game, so let's just pick the best players available," Hortiz said on Saturday during his post-draft media availability. "When you're in there making the selections, you want to keep it balanced, you do. But you got to follow the board.
"You can't [say], 'Oh we have to get a defensive player because we haven't done that,' while you got better offensive players sticking out that could help us," Hortiz added. "You take the best players. It's not always going to be balanced, you'd love it to be, but that's not realistic."
Chargers Assistant General Manager Chad Alexander added: "You just don't panic, you let the board come to you. We prioritize speed, competitiveness, guys that are versatile and that's how the board fell."
And pundits seem to believe the Chargers were able to get some impact players.
NFL experts and draft analysts have their grades out on the Chargers draft class, with six out of the eight draft grades below being a 'B+ grade' or better.
Here's what the experts said about the Bolts draft:
Grade: A-
Jim Harbaugh's run game got a boost from Hampton in Round 1, and [Tre] Harris -- a strong downfield playmaker when healthy -- did the same for the receiving corps in Round 2. Caldwell met a need on the defensive line, though the Chargers could have added youth at edge rusher there and found a similar value at nose tackle on Day 3.
Luckily, the Bolts found [Kyle] Kennard -- who gets to the quarterback with hard work rather than elite bend -- midway through the fourth round. [KeAndre] Lambert-Smith's pure quickness is impressive, and finding {Oronde] Gadsden in the fifth round was an absolute steal. Only injury kept the smooth, pro-sized [Branson] Taylor from landing a higher draft slot. He could become a starter in Year 2 or 3. Mickens enters a competitive defensive back room; don't count him out.
Grade: A-
Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh worked on further establishing the latter's winning team identity. Hampton and Harris are huge for pushing the offense to a new explosive level for Greg Roman, and Gadsden is a also high-upside athletic sleeper. Kennard was the ideal pass rusher to add next to Khalil Mack after losing Joey Bosa. [Jamaree] Caldwell fills a literal huge need, as well.
Go behind the scenes of Chargers first round pick, Omarion Hampton's first day as a member of the Bolts, featuring a tour of The Bolt, his official introductory press conference, and a special visit to Pacific Palisades Fire Station 69 to meet local first responders. More to come as his journey in L.A. continues.

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers

2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A. for his first day as a member of the Chargers
Grade: B+
The key picks here are their first few. Omarion Hampton is a three-down back with the ability to hit a home run any time he takes a handoff. He was the only player in the FBS to run for 1,500-plus yards and 15-plus touchdowns in 2023 and 2024. The Chargers also signed Najee Harris, so expect an effective rushing attack to support Justin Herbert. (They used play-action 33.6% of the time last season, second most in the league.)
Tre Harris was the other early pick. The Chargers desperately needed a wide receiver. Ladd McConkey had a great rookie season, but he was also a second-round pick responsible for 29.5% of the team's receiving yards (1,149). Harris has dealt with some injuries, but he has the talent to take weight off McConkey. Harris went over 1,000 yards despite playing only eight games in 2024.
The Chargers went defense in Round 3. They allowed 4.7 yards per carry last season (27th) and lost Poona Ford in free agency. Defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell is a solid run blocker, and the 332-pounder should improve that area of Los Angeles' defense (though I might have gone with Yahya Black or CJ West there; both of whom were ranked higher).
Grade: B+
Hampton — Although the Chargers recently signed Najee Harris to headline their backfield, Jim Harbaugh values dynamic playmakers in the running game. Hampton, one of the most physically gifted backs in the class, profiles as just that, evidenced by his 4.29 yards after contact per attempt (97th percentile) over the past two seasons.
Harris — Harris caught seven touchdown passes from first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart and topped 900 receiving yards in three straight seasons. His 95.0 receiving grade against man coverage is the best in the class, and he is also one of the top vertical threats. His size and length give the Chargers a strong red-zone target as they look to complement Ladd McConkey.
Caldwell — Caldwell had a breakout season in 2024, producing a career-high 22 pressures from the interior after logging 16 across the previous two years combined. He's also stout against the run (81.6 PFF run-defense grade) and brings quickness and ideal size at nose tackle.
Grade: B+
This is a Chargers roster that is really starting to look promising. I thought Omarion Hampton was worthy of a first-round selection. His physicality will wear the opposition out and with his pass protection ability, he can stay on the field as long as they prefer.
Tre Harris simply finds ways to win the football in the air. He also shows up as a run blocker no matter how big the assignment, which fits the DNA of this offense. Jamaree Caldwell was a favorite of mine in this class. Losing Poona Ford in free agency was tough, but Caldwell will continue to eat space and make everyone around him better at the next level.
My favorite Day 3 pick was R.J. Mickens. He's smart, athletic, has length, and comes to balance as a tackler. I wouldn't be shocked if he goes from sixth-round pick to NFL starter down the road.
Grade: B+
Head coach Jim Harbaugh loves to lead with the running game, and North Carolina's Omarion Hampton has all the tools needed to be a top-10 or even a top-five running back in the NFL.
Hampton should be a terrific fit for Greg Roman's offense because of his physical, efficient running style and his pass protection—Justin Herbert will love having him in the backfield.
Los Angeles got another weapon for Herbert in Round 2, grabbing Mississippi wide receiver Tre Harris. He was the fourth-ranked receiver on the B/R board and should add both talent and versatility to the Chargers' receiver room…
General manager Joe Horitz added depth to the defensive front in the middle rounds, grabbing Jamaree Caldwell and Kyle Kennard. It's clear that Horitz and Harbaugh are on the same page when it comes to building in the trenches.
Grade: B
Similar to their aforementioned AFC West rivals, there is something refreshing about the way that Jim Harbaugh has transformed the Chargers from a once-finesse style of offense into one seeking to punish opponents. Omarion Hampton's name might appear as a picture next to the term "workhorse" in online dictionaries next fall. Additionally, speedy big-play pass-catchers Tre Harris, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Oronde Gadsden II give the Chargers the necessary vertical threats to take advantage of defenses creeping up toward the line of scrimmage.
While the Chargers' splashy skill-position additions will generate much of the buzz, I also like the addition of tough guys Jamaree Caldwell and Kyle Kennard in the middle rounds.
Grade: B
Picking Hampton felt like a bit of a misstep with so many needs elsewhere and so many good players available at running back. The subsequent selections helped balance things out, though. Harris can be the big-play receiver they needed on the boundary to complement Ladd McConkey. Caldwell is a high-end run defender, and Kennard could provide some pass-rush upside in sub-packages. It's not a spectacular haul, but it's solid.