Normally seventh round picks face an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster, but for Chargers safety Mark Webb he is on track to defy the odds.
In the first week, Webb amassed the team’s first interception of training camp. Since then, it’s been all gas, no breaks for the former Georgia product.
On Monday, Webb continued his dominance by breaking up a few passes and notching another interception that he took back to the house.
Chargers rookie Mark Webb with a great play to break up a pass intended for Jared Cook!@LockedonLAC x @LAFBNetwork pic.twitter.com/ZNiad6CnNY
— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) August 2, 2021
Armed with a physical brand of football, coverage skills and high football IQ, Webb has demonstrated that he is capable of making an impact not only on special teams but the backend of the defense early on in his career.
Up to this point, Webb’s position versatility has been put to use as he has been playing at safety, Star and Money so far, primarily with the second and third team defense.
“He’s going to have to be a big factor for us on special teams. On defense we’re hoping to have that versatility be a strength of his so we can put him where we need him,” head coach Brandon Staley said about Webb.
Under Staley’s watch, he helped turned Rams’ 2020 sixth-round pick Jordan Fuller into a solid starter in his rookie season. Don’t be surprised if Webb is next in line to get the same treatment.
