The Los Angeles Chargers doubled down on offense with their first two picks, taking North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton in the first, then Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris in the second.
With the 86th pick in the third round, the Chargers took Oregon defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell. With the 125th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected South Carolina edge rusher Kyle Kennard.
With the 158th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, they selected they selected Auburn wide receiver. Then they traded into the 5th round to pick 165 in the 5th round to take Oronde Gadsden II, a tight end out of Syracuse. With the 199th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected offensive tackle Branson Taylor.
They then opted for Clemson safety R.J. Mickens with the 214th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
With their final selection in the 2025 Draft, the Chargers drafted Florida cornerback Trikweze Bridges
Los Angeles Chargers Select CB Trikweze Bridges With Pick 256
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler ranks Trikweze Bridges as the 40th best cornerback in the 2025 NFL Draft class, writing, Bridges has the tools and versatility to match up with size at receiver, and his impressive testing likely guaranteed him a long look in an NFL training camp.
HT 6′3″ | WT 196 | AGE 24
Bridges’ athletic background is rich and diverse, rooted in a family with multiple college football connections, including his father, Tremayne, who played wide receiver at Florida A&M. Growing up in Lanett, Ala., one of three children, Bridges demonstrated exceptional talent at Lanett High School. He earned all-state honors for three consecutive years, and as a junior safety and receiver, he led the team to the 2017 Class 1A state championship (recording 104 tackles and 10 interceptions). He also contributed to multiple state titles with the basketball team, where his mother, Marcilyn Patrick, was a former player.
Rated as a three-star recruit, Bridges chose to sign with Oregon, declining several SEC offers, including one from Alabama. After five years at Oregon, he transferred to the SEC for his super-senior season. He transitioned from a bench role early in the season to starting safety and then cornerback, ultimately leading the Gators in tackles and allowing only 14 receptions (with no touchdowns) in 2024.
Bridges is an impressive athlete for his size, demonstrating the ability to effectively press and utilize his length to disrupt receiver routes. He closes distance quickly from off coverage and arrives with notable physicality.
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