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If the Chargers don’t target a high-end receiver in the early offseason, they may look to take one early in the draft. While Johnston, a 2023 first-round pick, has flashed potential, he has yet to develop into a fully dependable target.
“Johnston
continues to drop the football, limiting his developmental arc,” Dame Parson
of the Bleacher Report Scouting Department said. “Beyond McConkey, there’s not much there.”
A tight end like Penn State’s Tyler Warren or Michigan’s Colston Loveland could also make sense in Round 1—and it will surprise no one if Harbaugh favors former Wolverines. Will Dissly and Stone Smartt have provided solid tight end production, but having an elite pass-catcher at the position would help balance Roman’s offense.
The Chargers currently have seven picks in the first six rounds and may look to package a few later selections to help target specific players on Day 2. Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams, Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge, LSU cornerback Zy Alexander, Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins, Miami receiver Xavier Restrepo and Boston College edge-rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku are among the players who should garner consideration in Rounds 2 and 3.
Expect Horitz to utilize a pseudo-best-player-available approach in the draft, valuing upside and team fit more than position-specific needs. Los Angeles’ rebuild has come together quickly, but the Chargers aren’t yet in a position to reach for one or two missing pieces.
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