The Athletic’s Daniel Popper thinks that receiver is “absolutely a priority for the Chargers” early in the draft.

08 April 2025

Popper speculates that the Chargers could take a receiver as high as 22nd overall, and believes Arizona wideout Tetairoa McMillan is a “fit” because of his size and contested-catch ability. Currently the Chargers have Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Mike Williams as their starting three-wide set. Given how little Williams produced last year and how much Johnston has struggled throughout his first two seasons, addressing the position again makes plenty of sense. There could be enough competition in the room to keep a Chargers rookie wideout from immediately seeing major target and snap shares, however.