The 2018 NFL draft concluded on Sunday, and for the Chargers they saw a big haul of defensive players early on followed by offensive players that will serve as depth to finish out the event. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. The Chargers have an underrated one in box thumper Jahleel Addae, but that didn’t discourage them from drafting the former Seminole who has drawn comparisons to Sean Taylor.
May 3, 2018 The Los Angeles Chargers have selected Notre Dame Defensive Tackle Jerry Tillery with the 28th overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. We’re listing every selection below.Here's the full list of picks the Chargers hold in the 2018 draft, which will be updated as each selection is made.Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley learned in Seattle how valuable safeties can be in his Cover-3 scheme. The 2018 season was the Los Angeles Chargers' 49th in the National Football League, their 59th overall, their third in the Greater Los Angeles Area and their second under head coach Anthony Lynn. "I've got something to prove, because 16 teams passed me. I think it would be a good situation." Is Jones viewed as the 2.0 version? It is, however, a little surprising the Chargers would take somewhat of a developmental project here considering that the team is the leading contenders in the AFC West right now.Chargers’ Brandon Mebane is in a contract year and could see his stellar career come to a close after this season. I’m very grateful for it.
Below are grades and analysis of all seven players Los … Mel Kiper Jr. compares Derwin James to another physical safety, Kam Chancellor. View photos from the official Chargers 2018 Draft Party hosted on the Queen Mary. The 2019 NFL draft is just a couple months away. (0:43)"I'm ready to come and contribute right away," said James, projected by many draft analysts as a top-10 pick. "Nwosu on playing in his hometown of Los Angeles: "It means a lot to be around the people who supported me my whole life, to be able to play right down the street from my parents' house, where we grew up walking and watching tennis matches and soccer matches my whole life.
All Rights Reserved.
Los Angeles’s pass rush suffered, and the run defense didn’t improve much. The Los Angeles Chargers enter the 2018 NFL draft after a 9-7 season in which they missed the playoffs.
Playing there, to be home, it just means a lot to me. We’re breaking down every selection below. Los Angeles will likely look to the draft to improve its defense.How will they use their picks in the NFL draft? Chargers 2018 Draft Party . In free agency, the Chargers signed TE Virgil Green and center Mike Pouncey, as well as quarterback Geno Smith, to shore up their offense. "While at West Virginia, Kyzir White showed he could both support the run and attack the ball from the safety position.White on moving from safety to linebacker: "I’ve never played it before, but I can adjust to anything. Nwosu potentially stabilizes that linebacker situation. https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/23951 Even if he’s not, he’ll provide important depth, as backups Damion Square and the underrated Darius Philon have expiring contracts.How will the Chargers use their picks in the 2018 NFL draft? But before continuing to look towards the future, we want to reflect on general manger Tom Telesco fared in his most recent draft. The Los Angeles Chargers enter the 2018 NFL draft after a 9-7 season in which they missed the playoffs. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy