2026 NFL Mock Draft 21-25: Chargers and Texans fortify the trenches in addressing offensive line
No. 21: Philadelphia Eagles – Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
The Eagles need cornerback help, but a more pressing need once the season ends could be replacing A.J. Brown at the wide receiver position. It will be hard to cut ties with Brown, but the ongoing drama will get old, and the two sides will finally part ways in the offseason. A prospect to watch here for the Eagles is Washington’s Denzel Boston who is a big, physical wide receiver who can give the Eagles’ offense similar ability as Brown.
No. 22: Houston Texans – Spencer Fano, T, Utah
Utah’s Spencer Fano seems custom made for the Hoston Texans offensive line. He’s big, physical, great in run blocking and will help stabilize the offensive line and keep CJ Stroud on his feet.
No. 23: Chicago Bears– Kayden McDonald, DL, Ohio State
The Bears beef up along the interior of the defensive line with the selection of Ohio State’s Kayden McDonald. Another Ohio State Buckeye off the board, McDonald is a 6-foot-3, 326 anchor who has the presence and technique to dominate against the run. His massive size and motor fit the attitude of the NFC North.
No. 24: Buffalo Bills – Johsua Josephs, ED, Tennessee
Aside from adding weapons to Josh Allen’s arsenal, the Bills focus once the offseason arrives will be on the defensive side of the ball, particularly an edge rusher. In Joshua Josephs, they get a versatile defender with great length who is capable of being used in multiple alignments. Although he can get after the passer, Josephs’ strongest attribute is his run defense, which would be great playing in Buffalo late in the season.
No. 25: Los Angeles Chargers – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
The Chargers focus on the offensive line with the No. 25 overall pick in the draft. With the selection of Olaivavega Ioane, they add one of the top interior offensive linemen in the draft. With a 6-foot-4, 328-pound NFL-ready frame, Ioane will help stabilize the line and make it one of the top O-lines in the NFL once Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt return healthy.