El SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Chargers made multiple moves on Friday night to go from two picks to seven on Day 3 of the draft.
There were several additions to the Chargers roster, as they held a top-five pick in the fourth round.
Here is a breakdown of each draft pick and what they told the media (Will be updated as picks are made):
Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State, 4th round, 104th pick
Thompson felt like a Mike McDaniel pick right off the bat, especially after running a 4.26 40-yard dash at the combine.
He stands at 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds, but the speed he brings is a staple of a McDaniel offense—and Thompson agreed.
“I think it's a perfect fit,” Thompson said. “I think the fan base and this team got exactly what they needed. I'm ready just to get to get in and work with Daniel and just get to work, man.”
With his speed and playmaking ability, the Chargers could look to use him as a kick and punt returner, but Thompson said that had not been discussed.
“Wherever they need, I'll show up,” Thompson said. “I’m ready to play. I'm ready to go. Just looking forward to taking it on.”
The Chargers’ receiver group is shaping up to have a little bit of everything, especially after adding an explosive, home-run threat like Thompson.
The Chargers traded up later in the fourth round, sending pick No. 123 (fourth round) and pick No. 204 (sixth round) to move up to No. 117.
General manager Joe Hortiz selected Travis Burke, a 6-foot-9, 325-pound right tackle out of Memphis.
Burke projects as a swing tackle for the Chargers. He is known for his aggressive play style and was described as “a violent finisher” during his college career.
He was coached at Memphis by former NFL Super Bowl champion David Diehl, who served as an assistant offensive line coach.
Oct 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers offensive lineman Travis Burke (78) gestures toward the South Florida Bulls defense on the line of scrimmage during the second half at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
While this was the NFL Draft, when the Chargers selected Smith, it looked like they drafted a center fielder. He was all over the field making plays at Arizona.
"Any position in the secondary, I feel pretty comfortable with ... but I do feel like I have a knack for the ball and centerfield. I feel pretty comfortable back there."
According to PFF, he allowed just 193 yards on 382 coverage snaps in 2025. He consistently made plays and broke up passes during his time at Arizona.
"I feel like I'm a playmaker. Just my mindset, it separates me from a lot of people," Smith said.
Smith also expressed excitement about joining a secondary that includes safety Derwin James, one of the best at the position.