San Diego Chargers Draft Review

After losing LT in the offseason the Chargers needed to address the running back position. And they did with one of the most controversial moves in the draft. They moved up quite a few spots to grab Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews. While Mathews is an excellent runner who will no doubt help San Diego, lots of people think he still would have been there for them had they not decided to trade.

They were able to help their linebackers with drafting Donald Butler out of Washington. The Chargers have developed several linebackers over the past few years and Butler could be the next beneficiary of that. Darrell Stuckley was a steal for them in the fourth round and looks to be able to contribute right away. The Kansas free safety is a playmaker, which is something they haven’t had in their secondary since departed corner Antonio Cromarties rookie year. They added some serious bulk to their d-line, drafting tackle Cam Thomas out of North Carolina who was another steal for the Bolts.

After dealing Charlie Whitehurst to the Seahawks, San Diego was in need of a backup for Rivers. Jonathan Crompton out of Tennessee could fill that roll for them. Tight end was a little thin so they drafted Dedrick Epps out of Miami, who will help fill the void left by Brandon Malumaleuna. The Chargers are a good football team and really only had a few needs. They were able to fill them and add some quality depth at the same time.

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