The majority of the signings and trades have concluded. Now all that’s left to the roster-building process for the Chargers and the rest of the teams in the league is the 2020 NFL Draft.
With the remaining needs, Draft Wire’s Luke Easterling pieced together a four-round mock draft that sees Los Angeles adding a quarterback, two offensive linemen and a linebacker.
Here’s who he has the Bolts taking with those four selections in the upcoming draft:
- Round 1 – QB Justin Hebert, Oregon
- Round 2 – OT Austin Jackson, USC
- Round 3 – LB Malik Harrison, Ohio State
- Round 4 – OL Daryl Williams, Mississippi State
Kicking things off, the Chargers address arguably their biggest need by selecting Herbert, the 6-foot-6 and 236 pounder. While some mental aspects of his game draw some concern, Herbert has all the physical tools in the world to become a successful franchise quarterback.
Following that up, Los Angeles selects Jackson, the 6-foot-5 and 322 pound tackle. Jackson is gifted with athleticism and talent for the position, but he needs to approve his footwork and hand technique. The Phoenix native would offer competition with Trey Pipkins at the left tackle position.
To conclude Day 2, the Bolts take an immediate contributor at the linebacker position. Harrison offers the skillset to push for the team’s starting Mike while Drue Tranquill mans the Will. Harrison, the 6-foot-3 and 246 pounder is a physical thumper in the run game who offers plus special teams value.
In Round 4, the Chargers add a key piece to the interior part of the offensive line. Williams played left guard for two seasons before moving to center in 2019. With Los Angeles, he projects as a multi-position interior offensive lineman who is a reliable in pass protection and run blocking.
