Daniel Wade · Apr 28, 2026
Handing out 2026 Chargers draft grades, Wade named seven offensive linemen he considers locks for the roster, including fourth-round pick Travis Burke.
“Those seven guys locked in.”
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Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
Tyler Biadasz to make the roster
“You also have Tyler Beattis.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Trey Pipkins to make the roster
“I'd say there's seven linemen that are pretty much locked in. Right? You have the tackles, Trey Pipkins.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Rashawn Slater to make the roster
“You have your, obviously, two starters, Joel, Rashawn Slater.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Roster Spot CallsJoe AltLos Angeles ChargersApr 28, 2026
Joe Alt to make the roster
“You have your, obviously, two starters, Joel, Rashawn Slater.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Travis Burke to make the roster
“You have Travis Burke who's going to make it now as being a fourth round pick.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Jake Slaughter to make the roster
“You have Cole Slaughter, obviously.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Cole Strange to make the roster
“You have Cole Strange. That's seven. Right? Those seven guys locked in.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.