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Chargers' 2026 Draft Picks: Building Roster in Pittsburgh

The Chargers, with five solid picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, are well-positioned to address needs at wide receiver and defensive line. Trades from last season, such as sending a fifth-round pick to the Ravens for Odafe Oweh, have shaped their draft strategy. Compensatory picks for 2026 will be determined in the spring, and the team awaits their fate. As the offseason unfolds, fans eagerly anticipate general manager Joe Hortizs draft plans for the upcoming event in Pittsburgh.

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