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Separation begins in Chargers' running back competition
Through the first 13 practices of Chargers training camp, the needle was hardly moved in the competition for the second running back spot between Joshua Kelley, rookie Isaiah Spiller, and Larry Rountree. However, as live tackling became permitted when the Bolts met the Rams in the preseason opener last Saturday night, there was finally some separation in the positional battle. Kelley received the start and looked like a completely revamped player.
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LA Chargers Draft Picks
Zion
Johnson
1
Rnd
17
Pk
OG
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 27
- School: Boston Coll.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 316
Eric Edholm's Commentary
This is a fascinating pairing, one we didn’t see coming. Johnson was a tackle and guard at BC, but most NFL scouts believed his best NFL spot clearly was inside, at either guard or center. But the Chargers’ biggest OL vacancy is at right tackle. Hmm. We’ll reserve judgment on the positional fit and laud Johnson: a smart, savvy, competitive and high-character blocker. Justin Herbert’s O-line gets better, but now we wait to hear where Johnson lines up.
JT
Woods
3
Rnd
16
Pk
S
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- School: Baylor
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 193
Eric Edholm's Commentary
With nine INTs and great testing speed (4.36), Woods figured to be a rise. He also sealed the Senior Bowl with a pick and has the ability to flash from off the screen to make plays on the ball. He's skinny but has some interesting potential to be tried at corner, too, offering nice versatility.
Isaiah
Spiller
4
Rnd
18
Pk
RB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 74
- School: Texas A&M
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 215
Otito
Ogbonnia
5
Rnd
17
Pk
DT
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 187
- School: UCLA
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 324
Jamaree
Salyer
6
Rnd
16
Pk
OG
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 58
- School: Georgia
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 325
Ja'Sir
Taylor
6
Rnd
35
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Wake Forest
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 188
Deane
Leonard
7
Rnd
15
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Mississippi
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 194
Zander
Horvath
7
Rnd
39
Pk
FB
Position
- School: Purdue
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 230
AFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
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