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Chargers News: Executive Speaks on Ceilings of Bolts' Late-Round Draft Selections
Chargers News: Executive Speaks on Ceilings of Bolts' Late-Round Draft Selections How high can these late pieces soar at the next level? Author: Alex Kirschenbaum May 05, 2024 In this story: Chargers los angeles chargers Draft The Los Angeles Chargers submitted an intriguing, Jim Harbaugh-centric first draft under the tenures of their new head coach and his new general manager, Joe Hortiz. In a conversation with Mike Sando of The Athletic , a rival executive raved about Hortiz and Harbaugh's selections closer to the top of the draft, specifically No. 5 overall first round pick Joe Alt, a 6-foot-9 offensive tackle out of Notre Dame, and No. 34 pick George McConkey, a second round selection out
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LA Chargers Draft Picks
Joe
Alt
1
Rnd
5
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 7
- School: Notre Dame
- Height: 6' 7"
- Weight: 321
Expert Commentary
It's not the sexy pick, but it's a pick thats going to make the Chargers better immediately and in the long term. Even though they needed wide receiver help, they also needed help at tackle and got a 10-year, Pro Bowl level starter in Joe Alt.
Ladd
McConkey
2
Rnd
2
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 35
- School: Georgia
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 186
Expert Commentary
The Chargers desperately needed a wide receiver and traded up to get the speedy playmaker from Georgia. He was a force for the Dawgs from Day 1 and a fantastic route runner for an offense that featured several NFL players. It’s an unproven wide receiver room for the Chargers, but McConkey and Quentin Johnston have some promise at least.
Junior
Colson
3
Rnd
5
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 48
- School: Michigan
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 238
Expert Commentary
The Chargers really needed a linebacker in the draft and Jim Harbaugh went back to Michigan to find one. Colson is one of the better linebacker prospects in the draft and his athleticism should help him make plays early for the Chargers.
Justin
Eboigbe
4
Rnd
5
Pk
DL
Position
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 297
Tarheeb
Still
5
Rnd
2
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Maryland
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 189
Cam
Hart
5
Rnd
5
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Notre Dame
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 202
Kimani
Vidal
6
Rnd
5
Pk
RB
Position
- School: Troy
- Height: 5' 8"
- Weight: 213
Brenden
Rice
7
Rnd
5
Pk
WR
Position
- School: USC
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 208
Cornelius
Johnson
7
Rnd
33
Pk
WR
Position
- School: Michigan
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 212
AFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | |
| 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | |
| 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 |
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- - Clinched Division
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