Chargers’ third-day picks

JUSTIN EBOIGBE, defensive tackle

6 feet 4, 297 pounds, Alabama, Round 4, Pick 105

Notable: He had a rough 2022, losing his brother, Trey Larenz Earl, and suffering a significant neck injury that ended his season after four games. Eboigbe said he never considered not coming back and rebounded to have his best season during his final year with the Crimson Tide.

Last season: Eboigbe had 63 tackles, including 11½ for lost yardage, and seven sacks in 14 games for Alabama, earning first-team All-SEC honors.

Why the Chargers drafted him: They began Saturday facing depth issues at multiple spots, and defensive line was at the top of the list. Eboigbe offers production and versatility as they look to replace Austin Johnson and Nick Williams. They also released starter Sebastian Joseph-Day late last season.

TARHEEB STILL, cornerback

6 feet, 189 pounds, Maryland, Round 5, Pick 137

Notable: He has brothers named Sabreeah, Ishaaq, Suhaila and Lubanah. His calls Deion Sanders his sports hero.

Last season: Still tied for sixth in the Football Bowl Subdivision with five interceptions while picking up second-team All-Big Ten accolades. He started 10 games and finished with 45 tackles and two pass breakups.

Why the Chargers drafted him: After Asante Samuel Jr., they lack a cornerback who has proven production. Still’s 2023 interception total fits their mold of corners who can make plays on the ball. After Samuel, there’s a lot of uncertainty and more promise than production with players such as Deane Leonard, Ja’Sir Taylor and Kristian Fulton.

CAM HART, cornerback

6 feet 3, 202 pounds, Notre Dame, Round 5, Pick 140

Notable: He was a nationally regarded wide receiver coming out of high school in Maryland before becoming a full-time defensive back with the Fighting Irish.

Last season: Hart started 12 games, finishing with 21 tackles — including three for lost yardage — and four pass breakups.

Why the Chargers drafted him: With two selections in the span of four picks, they doubled down on cornerbacks. Hart has impressive size and is considered a freakish athlete, two things that no doubt impressed them as they searched for potential contributors to build secondary depth.

KIMANI VIDAL, running back

5 feet 8, 213 pounds, Troy, Round 6, Pick 181

Notable: His father was a running back at Florida A&M in the early 1990s. Vidal also is the great nephew of baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.

Last season: Vidal finished second nationally in rushing with 1,661 yards in 297 carries. He topped the 100-yard mark seven times and rushed for 200-plus yards three times. Why the Chargers drafted him: General manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh are revamping the offense with more of a running mind-set, and Vidal brings another option to the backfield. He will join free-agent signees Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins as the Chargers look to take pressure off quarterback Justin Herbert.

BRENDAN RICE, wide receiver

6 feet 2, 208 pounds, USC, Round 7, Pick 225

Notable: He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

Last season: Rice caught 45 passes for 791 yards and 12 touchdowns playing with Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick of the draft. Rice finished his four-year college career with 21 touchdown receptions.

Why the Chargers drafted him: With so much emphasis this offseason on improving the run game, they still employ Herbert and need to lean into his potential. Rice joins Ladd McConkey, who was taken in the second round Friday, as wide receivers selected by Hortiz in his first Chargers draft. Entering Thursday, the team had only four receivers on its roster. Rice could provide depth while still developing his game.

CORNELIUS JOHNSON, wide receiver

6 feet 3, 212 pounds, Michigan, Round 7, Pick 253

Notable: He earned Academic All-Big Ten honors three times and graduated with a degree in communications and media.

Last season: In his fifth year at Michigan, Johnson caught 47 passes for 604 yards and a touchdown. He finished his college career with 2,045 yards receiving and 14 scores.

Why the Chargers drafted him: With their final two picks, they continued to fill their thinnest position group entering the draft. Johnson brings a bigger frame and plenty of experience. He appeared in 61 games at Michigan, the third most in program history. He also led the Wolverines in touchdown receptions in 2022 with six. Harbaugh’s familiarity with Johnson from college no doubt made this an easier selection.