LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Round 1 (No. 5 overall) — Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame: A massive man (6-9, 321), the unanimous 2023 All-American – and son of legendary Chiefs lineman John Alt – is widely regarded as the best blocker in this draft and a plugand-play starter. However, with Pro Bowler Rashawn Slater seemingly entrenched on the left side for the Bolts, Alt will likely move to right tackle.
Round 2 (34, from Patriots) — Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia: McConkey would provide QB Justin Herbert with a reliable option either outside or from the slot, where he could maybe best complement Quentin Johnston.
Round 3 (69) — Junior Colson, LB, Michigan: The Wolverine backer reunites with head coach Jim Harbaugh in LA. A do-it-all backer, the 6-2, 238pounder should immediately compete for a starting role in this defense while spreading Harbaugh’s philosophy.
Round 4 (105) — Justin Eboigbe, DT, Alabama: Eboigbe has the size (6-foot-4, 290 pounds) to greatly improve the Chargers’ run defense early in Los Angeles. His length and motor make him a potential option rushing the passer . Eboigbe missed most of 2022 with a season-ending neck injury.
Round 5 (137, from Patriots) — Tarheeb Still, CB, Maryland: Still was a consistent producer in college with 28 passes defensed and six interceptions in 39 career games. He started all but two games in Maryland and looks like he enjoys press coverage on tape.
Round 5 (140) — Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame: His size at 6 feet, 3 inches makes him one of the longer corners in the draft. He lacks ball skills but athleticism helps him match up against various receivers.
Round 6 (181) — Kimani Vidal, RB, Troy: Vidal stands 5-8 but his 213-pound frame makes him a strong blocker and physical runner.
Round 7 (225) — Brenden Rice, WR, USC: One of the best value picks of Day 3 sees the former Trojan staying in Los Angeles with the Chargers. The son of Jerry Rice, he won’t wow you with athleticism or physicality, but he finds the end zone.
Round 7 (253, compensatory selection) — Cornelius Johnson, WR, Michigan: His route running is solid and he’s reliable in 50-50 ball situations.