Lightning Rod'S MOCK DRAFT
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Lightning Rod'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON JAN 26, 2026

CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

  • Lightning Rod DRAFTING FOR THE
    Chargers
Draft Selections
Arvell Reese Head Shot
PICK: 22 RND: 1 (LAC)
Arvell Reese
LB Ohio State
Olaivavega Ioane Head Shot
PICK: 55 RND: 2 (LAC)
Olaivavega Ioane
OG Penn State
Connor Lew Head Shot
PICK: 86 RND: 3 (LAC)
Connor Lew
C Auburn
DeMonte Capehart Head Shot
PICK: 123 RND: 4 (LAC)
DeMonte Capehart
DT Clemson
Miller Moss Head Shot
PICK: 202 RND: 6 (LAC)
Miller Moss
QB Louisville
Draft Grade — Chargers
Overall B
ValueA- NeedB- TradesB- FutureB-
The steal of the weekend belongs to the Chargers and Lew: B.

The best pick of the weekend was also the simplest. The Chargers watched Connor Lew slide 21 picks past his grade and did not hesitate. More right than wrong, and a B to match.

They will regret leaving edge rusher for another day if the season turns on it. Capehart has a lot of ground to make up just to look fairly priced.

Interior defensive lineman is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it.

Not a headline-grabber, but a perfectly good weekend's work.

Pick Analysis
Pick22 Rnd1 Arvell Reese
In the Round 1 slot they get the heartbeat of the defense, outstanding value to boot.
Pick55 Rnd2 Olaivavega Ioane
Olaivavega Ioane is a better player than pick 55 suggests; smart patience, rewarded. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick86 Rnd3 Connor Lew
Connor Lew in No. 86 is a gift, value that borders on unfair. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick123 Rnd4 DeMonte Capehart
The board had cheaper options than DeMonte Capehart at pick No. 123, and it noticed. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick202 Rnd6 Miller Moss
A quiet steal in Round 6, Pick 23: Miller Moss for less than the market said. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.