6-6, 330 pounds | Pittsburgh | Round 6, Pick 199
Notable: While the Chargers listed him as a guard, Taylor hasn’t played the position since practices during his freshman season.
Last season: Taylor was a team captain for the Panthers despite missing half of the season because of injury. He started in all 11 of his appearances in 2023, with eight games at left tackle and three at right.
Why the Chargers drafted him: The Chargers need help on the interior offensive line and will move quickly to turn Taylor into a guard. His addition will add some competition, especially at left guard, where the options could be incumbent starter Zion Johnson, returning center Bradley Bozeman, former right guard Trey Pipkins III or free agent signing Andre James. Johnson is likely to try a move to center, though, leaving the left guard spot open to someone who at least hasn’t played the position in an NFL game since 2020.