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NFL draft: Will the Chargers prioritize Michigan defensive players?

NFL draft: Will the Chargers prioritize Michigan defensive players?

Tuli Tuipulotu was a revelation last season for the Chargers, a second-round draft pick from USC who became a menacing on-field presence and added depth behind veteran outside linebackers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack and, later, as a capable fill-in after Bosa suffered a significant injury. Is there another one or two or three like him in the 2024 NFL draft, which begins Thursday? Bosa, Mack and veteran safeties Derwin James Jr. and Alohi Gilman represent four pillars of a Chargers defense that could use some depth via the draft, including upgrades at several positions.