The battle for the third wide receiver spot is one of the most monitored training camp competitions for the Chargers.
Heading into camp, it was Andre Patton who was expected to have the leg up for the job. But in a surprising manner, Los Angeles released him.
Now that Patton is off the team, there are a few contenders for WR3. But it might be Jalen Guyton who could be leading the pack.
According to SB Nation’s Michael Peterson, Guyton was seen working with the first-team during the 11-on-11 portion of Monday’s practice.
Other wideouts in contention for the job include Jason Moore, Darius Jennings, Tyron Johnson and rookies Joe Reed and K.J. Hill.
The one element that Guyton has that separates himself from the pack is speed. When asked what the team is specifically looking for in terms of the evaluation process, coach Anthony Lynn highlighted “speed.”
Guyton, the 6-foot-1 and 202 pounder, ran a 4.35 40 at his college Pro Day at North Texas. He has the breakaway speed to be a threat on the outside.
It will be interesting the see the rest of the competition unfolds.
