San Diego Chargers Draft Results & Order

The San Diego Chargers have participated in 46 drafts in their history selecting a total of 520 players. Of the 520 players drafted 204 played offense, 161 played defense and 9 played special teams. Broken down by position there have been 21 quarterbacks, 49 running backs, 45 wide receivers, 22 tight ends, 67 offensive linemen, 39 defensive linemen, 59 linebackers, 63 defensive backs, 6 kickers and 3 punters drafted by the Chargers. Some of the top drafted Chargers players were LaDainian Tomlinson drafted in round 1 in 2001 out of Texas Christian, Dan Fouts drafted in round 3 in 1973 out of Oregon, Drew Brees drafted in round 2 in 2001 out of Purdue, Billy Joe Tolliver drafted in round 2 in 1989 out of Texas Tech and Craig Whelihan drafted in round 6 in 1995 out of U. of Pacific. View all of the San Diego Chargers drafts round by round for every year.