The Los Angeles Chargers own nine picks in the 2024 NFL draft, including the No. 5 pick in Round 1. This will be the Chargers' first draft under coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz -- and the new brass will have their work cut out for them.
Harbaugh and Hortiz will have to replace wide receivers Mike Williams, who was cut, and Keenan Allen, who was traded to the Chicago Bears, along with running back Austin Ekeler, who signed with the Washington Commanders in free agency.
The 2024 NFL draft will take place at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit from April 25 through April 27. Round 1 will begin April 25 at 8 p.m. ET, while Rounds 2 and 3 are on April 26 starting at 7 p.m. ET. Rounds 4 through 7 begin at noon ET on April 27. The draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and the ESPN App. There are 257 total picks in the draft.
Here's the full list of the Chargers' draft picks by round, along with a look at their top roster needs headed into the 2024 season.
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Los Angeles Chargers 2024 draft picks
Round 1: No. 5
Round 2: No. 37
Round 3: No. 69
Round 4: No. 105
Round 4: No. 110 (via Chicago)
Round 5: No. 140
Round 6: No. 181
Round 7: No. 225
Round 7: No. 253*
Top three needs: WR, CB, DT. After trading Allen and releasing Williams, the Chargers have one of the worst receiving corps in the NFL on paper. Their current top receivers are Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston and Derius Davis, all unproven young players who were inconsistent last season. The Chargers' pass defense also struggled last season. They allowed 249.8 yards passing per game, which ranked 29th in the NFL and was their worst ranking since 2013. As for the Chargers' interior line, they released captain Sebastian Joseph-Day last season and lost Austin Johnson in free agency, so they will need to add depth at this spot. -- Kris Rhim