Los Angeles Chargers players who were first-round picks
68 players
68 first-round picks have played for the Los Angeles Chargers. On a roster now: Derwin James Jr., Justin Herbert, Khalil Mack, Quentin Johnston, and Jerry Tillery.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Rivers | QB | 2004–2019 | 2004 · No. 4 · NYG |
| Junior Seau | LB | 1990–2002 | 1990 · No. 5 · SD |
| Quentin Jammer | CB | 2002–2012 | 2002 · No. 5 · SD |
| Joey Bosa | DE | 2016–2024 | 2016 · No. 3 · SD |
| Melvin Ingram | LB | 2012–2020 | 2012 · No. 18 · SD |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | RB | 2001–2009 | 2001 · No. 5 · SD |
| Leslie O'Neal | DE | 1986–1995 | 1986 · No. 8 · SD |
| Gill Byrd | DB | 1983–1992 | 1983 · No. 22 · SD |
| Derwin James Jr. | S | 2018–2026 | 2018 · No. 17 · LAC |
| Corey Liuget | DT | 2011–2018 | 2011 · No. 18 · SD |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2020–2026 | 2020 · No. 6 · LAC |
| Luis Castillo | DE | 2005–2011 | 2005 · No. 28 · SD |
| Chris Mims | DE | 1992–1999 | 1992 · No. 23 · SD |
| Shawne Merriman | DE | 2005–2010 | 2005 · No. 12 · SD |
| Rod Bernstine | RB | 1987–1992 | 1987 · No. 24 · SD |
| Ronnie Harmon | RB | 1990–1995 | 1986 · No. 16 · BUF |
| Khalil Mack | LB | 2022–2026 | 2014 · No. 5 · OAK |
| Ryan Mathews | RB | 2010–2014 | 2010 · No. 12 · SD |
| Larry English | DE | 2009–2013 | 2009 · No. 16 · SD |
| Antoine Cason | CB | 2008–2012 | 2008 · No. 27 · SD |
| Burt Grossman | DE | 1989–1993 | 1989 · No. 8 · SD |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 21 · LAC |
| Jerry Tillery | DT | 2019–2022 | 2019 · No. 28 · LAC |
| Jason Verrett | CB | 2014–2017 | 2014 · No. 25 · SD |
| Craig Davis | WR | 2007–2010 | 2007 · No. 30 · SD |
| Antonio Cromartie | DB | 2006–2009 | 2006 · No. 19 · SD |
| Stanley Richard | FS | 1991–1994 | 1991 · No. 9 · SD |
| Bud Dupree | LB | 2024–2026 | 2015 · No. 22 · PIT |
| Ronnie Brown | RB | 2012–2014 | 2005 · No. 2 · MIA |
| Sammy Davis | DB | 2003–2005 | 2003 · No. 30 · SD |
| Curtis Conway | WR | 2000–2002 | 1993 · No. 7 · CHI |
| Darrien Gordon | DB | 1993–1996 | 1993 · No. 22 · SD |
| Marco Coleman | DE | 1996–1998 | 1992 · No. 12 · MIA |
| Omarion Hampton | RB | 2025–2026 | 2025 · No. 22 · LAC |
| Rashawn Slater | OT | 2023–2024 | 2021 · No. 13 · LAC |
| Mike Pouncey | C | 2018–2019 | 2011 · No. 15 · MIA |
| Donald Brown | RB | 2014–2015 | 2009 · No. 27 · IND |
| Travis Johnson | DE | 2009–2010 | 2005 · No. 16 · HOU |
| Dwight Freeney | DE | 2013–2014 | 2002 · No. 11 · IND |
| Jamar Fletcher | CB | 2004–2005 | 2001 · No. 26 · MIA |
| Takeo Spikes | LB | 2011–2012 | 1998 · No. 13 · CIN |
| Ryan Leaf | QB | 1998–2000 | 1998 · No. 2 · SD |
| Alex Molden | DB | 2001–2002 | 1996 · No. 11 · NO |
| Jim Harbaugh | QB | 1999–2000 | 1987 · No. 26 · CHI |
| Akheem Mesidor | LB | 2026 | 2026 · No. 22 · LAC |
| Joe Alt | OT | 2026 | 2024 · No. 5 · LAC |
| Trevor Penning | G | 2025 | 2022 · No. 19 · NO |
| Trey Lance | QB | 2025 | 2021 · No. 3 · SF |
| Najee Harris | RB | 2025 | 2021 · No. 24 · PIT |
| Odafe Oweh | LB | 2025 | 2021 · No. 31 · BAL |
| Jalen Reagor | WR | 2024 | 2020 · No. 21 · PHI |
| Clelin Ferrell | DE | 2025 | 2019 · No. 4 · OAK |
| Sony Michel | RB | 2022 | 2018 · No. 31 · NE |
| David Njoku | TE | 2026 | 2017 · No. 29 · CLE |
| Eli Apple | CB | 2024 | 2016 · No. 10 · NYG |
| Sylvester Williams | DT | 2019 | 2013 · No. 28 · DEN |
| D.J. Fluker | OT | 2014 | 2013 · No. 11 · SD |
| Russell Okung | OT | 2019 | 2010 · No. 6 · SEA |
| Robert Meachem | WR | 2012 | 2007 · No. 27 · NO |
| Tommie Harris | DT | 2011 | 2004 · No. 14 · CHI |
| David Boston | WR | 2003 | 1999 · No. 8 · ARI |
| Leonard Russell | RB | 1996 | 1991 · No. 14 · NE |
| Eric Hill | LB | 1999 | 1989 · No. 10 · PHO |
| Eric Metcalf | WR | 1997 | 1989 · No. 13 · CLE |
| Neil Smith | DE | 2000 | 1988 · No. 2 · KC |
| Gerald Robinson | DE | 1990 | 1986 · No. 14 · MIN |
| Jim Everett | QB | 1997 | 1986 · No. 3 · HOU |
| Chip Banks | LB | 1987 | 1982 · No. 3 · CLE |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.