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Chargers Draft Plan with Athon's Luke Easterling

Chargers Draft Plan with Athon's Luke Easterling

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Athlon Sports draft analyst Luke Easterling joins Matt “Money” Smith to preview the Chargers’ offseason. They break down Luke’s latest mock draft, why improving the interior offensive line is key to protecting Justin Herbert, and how the Chargers should approach free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.

1:30 Luke Easterling joins the show

2:30 Free agency approaching & Chargers cap space

3:40 Mock Draft Pick #22: Chargers must address interior OL

6:30 Why protecting Justin Herbert is the top priority

9:30 Free agency scenarios: Zion Johnson, Tyler Linderbaum & OL options

13:00 If the Chargers address OL in free agency, what happens at pick 22?

16:20 Deep edge rusher class in the 2026 draft

20:00 Trade-back possibilities for the Chargers

24:00 Offensive tackle class breakdown

27:30 Chargers defensive line needs & Day 2 draft targets

31:00 Malachi Lawrence scouting report

34:00 Why the Chargers must build around Justin Herbert

38:00 Tight end options in the draft

41:00 Chargers wide receiver depth & Bryce Lance upside

45:30 Free agency strategy: OL vs defense

50:00 Ideal Chargers offseason plan

54:00 Luke Easterling on Athlon Sports draft guide

56:00 FanDuel odds update & closing


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