Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Chargers now are at 88 rostered players after signing their UDFA class. The Chargers agreed to terms with 21 undrafted free agents following the end of the 2024 NFL Draft. The signings put the Chargers to 88 total players on their roster. OG Karsen Barnhart, Michigan 6’4, 304 pounds 30 career starts at every position on the line except center QB Casey Bauman, Augustana 6’7, 225 pounds 2023 stats: 2,878 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, nine interceptions, 322 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns TE Luke Benson, Georgia Tech 6’4, 233 ..read more

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers capped off their draft class with a third wide receiver in Cornelius Johnson. With the 253rd pick in the 2-24 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected wide receiver Cornelius Johnson. The Chargers entered this year’s draft with only four wide receivers signed to the roster. Now, they’ve almost doubled that amount by selecting their third wideout (second of the seventh round) while also nabbing Jim Harbaugh a second former Michigan player. adding to the arsenal welcome to LA, @CorneliusNation pic.twitter.com/aLIh8s9l5t — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers ..read more

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Los Angeles Chargers have added another Michigan player, this time receiver Cornelius Johnson. This marks the third pass-catcher the team has added to supplement their thin receiving group. The Los Angeles Chargers fulfilled our prediction of selecting two Wolverines in this year’s draft by selecting Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson with the 253rd selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, a compensatory selection the Chargers received because of the departure of Drue Tranquill in free agency. *Triple dip #Chargers select Michigan WR Cornelius Johnson at No. 2 ..read more

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images The son of the greatest receiver of all time is headed to the Chargers. With the 225th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chargers have selected USC wide receiver Brenden Rice, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. Wide receiver was one of the position groups in which the Chargers were likely to double-dip in during this draft and they did just that after drafting Georgia’s Ladd McConkey in the second round. At pick No. 225, the Chargers selected USC WR Brenden Rice, the son of Jerry Rice. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 27, 2024 Rice was origi ..read more

Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK The Los Angeles Chargers have already added to their receiving room in this year’s draft, but do so again by selecting USC receiver Brenden Rice With the 225th pick in the NFL draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected USC wide receiver Brenden Rice, notably known as the son of Jerry Rice — the greatest receiver to ever play the game. At pick No. 225, the Chargers selected USC WR Brenden Rice, the son of Jerry Rice. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 27, 2024 Rice is more than just bloodlines. He was highly regarded by the draft community, ra ..read more

Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images Kimani Vidal was a workhorse during his time at Troy, ending his career with over 4,000 rushing yards. With the 181st pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected Troy running back Kimani Vidal. After losing both Austin Ekeler and Joshua Kelley earlier this offseason, the Chargers have now added Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins, and Vidal to a room that still hosts Isaiah Spiller, Elijah Dotson, and Jaret Patterson. #Chargers select Troy RB Kimani Vidal at No. 181. Over 4,000 career rushing yards. Led FBS with 47 carries of 10+ yards last season. From @dp ..read more

Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers begin to fill out their depleted running back room with Kimani Vidal, a “big” back with balance. With the 181st pick in the NFL draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected running back Kimani Vidal from Troy. The Chargers got in on the back end of a run on running backs without missing out on a talented player. With the 181st pick in the 2024 #NFLDraft, the LA Chargers select Kimani Vidal, RB. @TroyTrojansFB. — Dion Caputi (@nfldraftupdate) April 27, 2024 “Compactly built” is perhaps the best descriptor one can use for Vidal, and this one comes from the ..read more

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Cam Hart gives the Chargers a lengthy cornerback on the outside for defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. With the 140th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected Notre Dame cornerback Cam Hart. Just three picks after taking Maryland cornerback Tarheeb Still, the Bolts double-dip at a premium position to quickly fill their cornerback room with new blood. From Mock 1.0https://t.co/34SckquqQg pic.twitter.com/vy8LqnrUx2 — Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) April 27, 2024 On the face, this was a decent steal based on a number of draft pundit ..read more

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The Chargers finally got a cornerback they desperately needed with Maryland Tarheeb Still in the fifth round. With the 137th-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected Maryland cornerback Tarheeb Still. After waiting until day three to add a much-needed body to their cornerback room, the Bolts get a guy who projects heavily in the slot with the first of their two fifth-round picks. From @dpbrugler: Still had 28 passes defended over four seasons with Terps, including 5 INT last season. Nearly 50-50 split between slot and outside in college, but Sti ..read more

MATTIE NERETIN / USA TODAY NETWORK The Chargers doubled up on cornerbacks in the fifth round, this time adding size and speed in the form of Notre Dame cornerback Cam Hart With the 140th pick in the NFL Draft, the Chargers decided to double up on cornerbacks in the fifth round with their selection of Notre Dame defender Cam Hart. #Chargers select Notre Dame CB Cam Hart at No. 140. — Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) April 27, 2024 While their selection of Tarheeb Still could have been considered a reach, the Chargers’ pick of Cam Hart from Notre Dame could be considered a steal. Ranked 102nd b ..read more