The Chargers appear to be looking to add more pieces to the linebacker group from the upcoming draft.
According to Miami Herald’s Barry Smith, Los Angeles has had talks with former Florida Atlantic linebacker Rashad Smith.
Smith, the 6-foot-1 and 217 pounder posted 302 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, seven passes defensed and six interceptions in his four-stint for the Owls.
Even though he is undersized for the position, Smith is always hunting to the ball by relying on his speed, whether that’s against the run, in coverage or as a blitzer.
For the Chargers, Smith would be best as a box safety or a hybrid outside linebacker role.
Smith projects as a seventh-round selection.
