The Chargers traded back up into the first-round to pick former Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray with the No. 23 overall selection.
As part of the deal, the Chargers are sending their original second-round (No. 37) and third-round pick (No. 71) to the Patriots.
Murray is a quick-twitch athlete who possesses the speed against the run and pass, physicality and blitz ability, projecting as three-down starting Mike linebacker who offers the ability to play edge to rush the passer at times.
Murray had 102 tackles, four sacks and five quarterback hurries in his junior season. In 42 college games — all of which he started — he totaled 335 tackles and 9.5 sacks.
