Ep. 500 - Chargers 2026 Rookie Draft Class Expectations and Comparisons | ROTY Candidate?

In this episode Dan and Jake discuss the expectations for the Chargers 2026 rookie class and how many will be making an impact this season. Subscribe to Chargers Unleashed Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/chargersunleashedpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAC_Unleashed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChargersUnleashed Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chargersunleashed Chargers Unleashed Hosts: Jake Hefner (@JakeTHefner) and Dan Wolkenstein (@DanWSports) Blueprints Host: Jason Balliet (@Syntari13) Chargers Unleashed Podcast, and Blueprints, are weekly Chargers podcasts, part of the LAFB Network, covering all things Los Angeles Chargers. Chargers Unleashed and Blueprints provide listeners with unique and refreshing perspectives on the latest in Chargers news and storylines, along with special guest appearances, player interviews, off-season discussions for NFL Draft, Free Agency, training camps, and weekly updates surrounding Los Angeles Chargers for fans around the globe. Tune in for Chargers interviews, Chargers news, and more! Chargers players discussed include Justin Herbert, Derwin James, Khalil Mack, Rashawn Slater, Daiyan Henley, Quentin Johnston, Tuli Tuipulotu, Najee Harris, Mekhi Becton, Elijah Molden, Mike Williams, Joe Alt, Ladd McConkey, Junior Colson, Omarion Hampton, Tre Harris, and much more. We also discuss Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, OC Greg Roman, DC Jesse Minter and the rest of the Chargers coaching staff. Chargers 2025 NFL Draft Class: Round 1: North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton Round 2: Ole Miss WR Tre Harris Round 3: Oregon IDL Jamaree Caldwell Round 4: South Carolina EDGE Kyle Kennard Round 5: WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith Round 5: Syracuse TE Oronde Gadsden II Round 6: Pittsburgh OL Branson Taylor Round 6: Syracuse Safety RJ Mickens Round 7: Florida Cornerback Trikweze Bridges #Chargers 2025 Free Agent signings: - RB Najee Harris - WR Jalen Reagor, Mike Williams - TE Tucker Fisk - C Bradley Bozeman - IOL Mekhi Becton (former Super Bowl Philadelphia Eagles Guard) - CB Donte Jackson, Benjamin St-Justice - EDGE Khalil Mack - IDL Teair Tart, Da'Shawn Hand, Naquon Jones - LB Troy Dye, Denzel Perryman, LB Del'Shawn Phillips - S Elijah Molden - P JK Scott - QB Taylor Heinicke     Subscribe to Chargers Unleashed Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/chargersunleashedpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAC_Unleashed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChargersUnleashed Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chargersunleashed   Chargers Unleashed Hosts: Jake Hefner (@JakeTHefner) and Dan Wolkenstein (@DanWSports)   Blueprints Host: Jason Balliet (@Syntari13)   Chargers Unleashed Podcast, and Blueprints, are weekly Chargers podcasts, part of the LAFB Network, covering all things Los Angeles Chargers. Chargers Unleashed and Blueprints provide listeners with unique and refreshing perspectives on the latest in Chargers news and storylines, along with special guest appearances, player interviews, off-season discussions for NFL Draft, Free Agency, training camps, and weekly updates surrounding Los Angeles Chargers for fans around the globe. Tune in for Chargers interviews, Chargers news, and more!   Chargers players discussed include Justin aHerbert, Derwin James, Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Rashawn Slater, Josh Palmer, Asante Samuel Jr, Daiyan Henley, Quentin Johnston, Tuli Tuipulotu, and much more. We also discuss Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, OC Greg Roman, DC Jesse Minter and the rest of the Chargers coaching staff. The LA Chargers 2024 draft class: 1 OT Joe Alt 2 WR Ladd McConkey 3  LB Junior Colson 4  DL Justin Eboigbe 5  CB Tarheeb Still 5  CB Cam Hart 6  RB Kimani Vidal 7  WR Brenden Rice 7  WR Cornelius Johnson   THANK YOU PARTNERS! This episode of Chargers Unleashed is brought to you by:   *** This episode is brought to you  by Mint Mobile: Go to our partner http://trymintmobile.com/chargersunleashed to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month -  Limited time offer. New activation and upfront payment for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply.   ***Ombré*** Go to https://ombremen.com/ and use the code UNLEASHED for 20% off your first order. Men's personal care that is crafted for the modern man who prioritize quality, sustainability, and convenience.   ***Head over to BetOnline.ag on your desktop or your mobile device to sign up today and receive your 50% Welcome Bonus on your first deposit! Just use our Promo Code: BLEAV to get started.   ***RSSM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.