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Chargers Sign 5 Draft Picks, Gear Up for Ground-and-Pound
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- May 9, 2026
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- 72
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Summary
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed five of their 2026 draft picks, including offensive tackle Travis Burke, safety Genesis Smith, defensive tackle Nick Barrett, offensive guard Logan Taylor, and versatile lineman Alex Harkey. These new additions bolster the teams front line, with Burke competing for swing tackle duties, Smith adding speed to the safety spot, Barrett rotating with the nose tackle position, and Taylor and Harkey providing depth and versatility. Despite the start of rookie minicamp, first-round pick Akheem Mesdior, second-round pick Jake Slaughter, and fourth-round pick Brenen Thompson are still holding out on deals. Expect these contracts to drop soon, as the team prepares for Jim Harbaughs ground-and-pound vision. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/452efc990ab71e4d