The Chargers needed a pass-catching tight end, so rather than waiting until pick No. 181, they jumped up 16 spots to get one. Gadsden is a big-bodied wide receiver who is playing tight end. He has the ability to line up all over the offense and present mismatches.

A pick-by-pick look at the players the Los Angeles Chargers selected in the 2025 NFL draft as they look to bolster a potential Super Bowl run this season.

The Los Angeles Chargers figured out their defense in coach Jim Harbaugh’s first season, but the offense was a work in progress.