Chargers 2020 NFL Draft primer: Everything you need to know

Our draft primer includes where the Los Angeles Chargers pick throughout the draft, the start times each day and team needs.

The 2020 NFL Draft is set to get underway, and below Chargers fans can find all of the details of the pertinent information needed for their viewing pleasure.

Location

Commissioner Roger Goodell will be announcing picks from his basement. Cameras will be in the homes of 58 different prospects. The hosts from the respective networks broadcasting it will be all alone. Draft analysts will be reporting live from their studies.

Time, where to watch

Thursday (Round 1): 5 p.m. PT – ABC/ESPN/NFL Network

Friday (Rounds 2 & 3): 4 p.m. PT – ABC/ESPN/NFL Network

Saturday (Rounds 4-7): 9 a.m. PT – ABC/ESPN/NFL Network

Chargers picks by round

Below are each of the selections that Los Angeles possesses heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.

Round 1 | No. 6

Round 2 | No. 37

Round 3 | No. 71

Round 4 | No. 112

Round 5 | No. 151

Round 6 | No. 186

Round 7 | No. 220

2019 draft selections in review

In 2019, general manager Tom Telesco placed more of an emphasis on the defensive side of the football with the picks of defensive tackles Jerry Tillery and Cortez Broughton, safety Nasir Adderley and linebackers Drue Tranquill and Emeke Egbule. The only offensive players were offensive tackle Trey Pipkins and quarterback Easton Stick.

2020 NFL draft needs

Going into the 2020 NFL Draft, the primary emphasis should be finding a quarterback of the future, adding an offensive tackle, a speedy wide receiver and a play-making linebacker. Other needs to address include drafting an outside cornerback, nose tackle and running back for depth.