SanDiego Chargers |
On the clock: Indianapolis Colts, Pick: 7.48 |
| Pick | Overall | Choice | Notes | |
| 1.11 | 11 | Kenny Vaccaro, S from Texas | This is the guy we wanted all along. Vaccaro's versatility will be a huge asset next to Weddle. Chargers pushing toward top 3 safety tandem in NFL within 2 years. Very pleased to get our guy. | |
| 2.15 | 45 | John Jenkins, DT from Georgia | The strength of San Diego is the defense. Although ppl may wish we'd hop in line with all the "experts" and go Oline, not fond of any tackles here. Jenkins helps us immediately and was BPA here. | |
| 3.21 | 83 | Matt Barkley, QB from Southern California | In a New England-like move, the Chargers take a QB in Matt Barkley. The Bolts have time to groom him behind Rivers for 3-4 years ala the Brees/Rivers or Favre/Rodgers moves of the past. If Rivers plays as he is capable of playing, then, like NE, you have the opportunity to trade Barkley for a nice pick down the road. Couldn't watch him sit here much longer. Had to pull the trigger. This was difficult to do because he won't be available here. Charger fans everywhere will be divided by this decision. | |
| 4.13 | 110 | Marquise Goodwin, WR from Texas | A poor man's Tavon Austin, this is another pick made while looking to the future. Faster than Austin but not as agile or shifty. Had a strong Senior bowl showing. We have been all about drafting BPA. Chargers will not succeed by drafting per need in 2013. Goodwin has world-class speed, literally, and is very versatile. He'll also play a major part in the return game. This makes Eddie Royal expendable. Cut Royal and save 1.5 million in cap space. That cash can help bring in either McKinnie or Winston at OT. Bring in either of them and you can also cut Jeromey Clary and save an additional 2.3 million. Glad to have Goodwin this late in the draft. #BoltUp | |
| 5.12 | 145 | Nico Johnson, ILB from Alabama | The Chargers need someone next to Donald Butler. Johnson is very athletic and after some tutelage could be a 3 down LBer for the Bolts. His speed will help him in pass coverage. Not the thumper we were hoping for but we considered grabbing him in the late 4th. | |
| 5.23 | 156 | Brennan Williams, OT from North Carolina | We didn't feel the need to address OT early in the draft while having a guy like Brennan Williams in mind. Strong upper body coupled with good athleticism. Shows a nasty streak to his game. Has NFL pedigree in that his father played in NFL. Long armed and has his fair share of pancake blocks. We've seen him on some analysts top 100. That's where we had him. | |
| 6.11 | 179 | Josh Johnson, CB from Purdue | Solid CB that is very physical. Listed as a 3rd to 4th rd prospect on some boards. Will be a standout on special teams in his first couple of seasons with the Chargers. Lacks elite speed but very physical with WRs. Could eventually play his way into the starting lineup down the road. | |
| 7.15 | 221 | Knile Davis, RB from Arkansas | Davis has had more than his share of injury problems. But taking him here in the 7th, the Chargers could have found a diamond in the rough. He has great speed and good hands out of the backfield. He is also very solid in pass protection in the backfield. Although his injuries are a concern, we are very happy to close out the Chargers 2013 draft with Davis. Plus, Ronnie Brown is 471 years old. |
| Pick | |
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| 3.21 | #MockSix: from Bengals for pick(s): 3.14 from Vikings for pick(s): 2.05,4.21,6.29 |
| 5.23 | #MockSix: from Bengals for pick(s): 3.14 |
