Chargers’ optimal prospect comes at the cost of a playoff berth in new NFL Mock Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers have opened their campaign under head coach Jim Harbaugh with an 0-2 record following consecutive losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. As the team prepares to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, early projections suggest that missing the postseason could position them for a high selection in the 2027 NFL Draft.

According to an NFL Spin Zone mock draft, the Chargers are projected to select Georgia cornerback Ellis Robinson IV with the 12th overall pick. Historical trends indicate that only two teams in the 21st century have reached the playoffs after an 0-3 start, highlighting the pressure facing Los Angeles in their upcoming matchup.