With the 2026 NFL Draft on the horizon, the Los Angeles Chargers must address their offensive line, particularly on the interior. Here’s a look at why Florida center Jake Slaughter and Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis could emerge as ideal Day 2 selections.

The six-foot-four, 305-pound center spent five seasons with the Gators after redshirting as a freshman. Slaughter earned First-Team All-American honors in 2024 and was a two-time First-Team All-SEC selection in his final two seasons.

In 2025, the two-time team captain allowed just four total pressures and one sack across 422 pass-blocking snaps. He earned a 79.3 overall grade from Pro Football Focus—ranking eighth among 305 eligible centers—along with an 84.1 pass-blocking grade and an 80.2 run-blocking grade across 748 offensive snaps.

The 23-year-old recently participated in the NFL Combine this past week, posting a 79 overall score and a 92 production score—both ranking first among centers—while his estimated athleticism score of 68 ranked sixth at the position.

Slaughter wins with technique and instincts, routinely positioning himself well and sustaining blocks in outside zone concepts. While he may struggle against bull rushes at times, his balance and gap control in pass protection, along with his above-average football IQ, give him a dependable floor as a contributor at the next level.

With Chargers starting center Bradley Bozeman announcing his retirement, Slaughter could make sense as a potential replacement if the team decides to turn to the draft rather than free agency.

The six-foot-five, 315-pound guard spent three seasons with the Aggies, earning Third-Team All-SEC honors in 2025 and First-Team All-SEC recognition as a freshman in 2023. This past season, Bisontis allowed 12 total pressures and one sack across 441 pass-blocking snaps.

Bisontis also participated in the NFL Combine, posting a 76 overall score, which ranked fourth among guards. His production score of 70 ranked eleventh, while his estimated athleticism score of 75 placed fourth at the position.

A physical and fundamentally sound interior lineman, Bisontis pairs strong hands with sturdy lower-half power and controlled footwork to create consistent movement in the run game. His competitive edge and ability to stay engaged through contact make him an efficient in both zone concepts and downhill schemes. While his pass protection can be somewhat tentative, it’s still serviceable and could improve with NFL-level coaching.

With the potential release of Mekhi Becton looming and uncertainty at the guard position, Los Angeles selecting a player like Bisontis on Day 2 could provide significant upside. He could either step in and start immediately or develop with the scout team as a rookie, setting himself up as a future starter.