Chargers' 0-5 start fuels speculation on drafting Jeremiah Smith in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 6:50 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers continue to struggle this season with a 0-5 record, raising concerns about their performance. Many fans and analysts are suggesting that the team should consider 'tanking' to secure a top draft pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, potentially for Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Projections indicate the Chargers could select as high as No. 2 overall, with upcoming games against strong opponents including the Kansas City Chiefs complicating their chances for an immediate turnaround. Coach Jim Harbaugh's comments following recent losses indicate uncertainty about the team's direction as they aim to avoid falling to 0-6.
- •Chargers are 0-5 and last in the league standings.
- •Fans call for 'tank for Jeremiah Smith' to secure a top draft position.
- •Upcoming games include contests against the Chiefs and Ravens.
- •Projections suggest Chargers may pick as high as No. 2 overall.
- •Coach Jim Harbaugh expressed uncertainty about the team's future.
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Tank for Jeremiah Smith,’ ‘Another Step Closer’ — NFL Fans Joke About Chargers Landing Ohio State Star in 2027 NFL Draft Following 0–5 Start
"The Los Angeles Chargers have found themselves in a nightmare week after week, losing their first five games and finding themselves in the basement of the league. With the Chargers’ season already heading in the wrong direction at 0-5, some in the NFL community have begun speculating about the possibility of the franchise landing Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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