To get a guy like this in the fifth round is a feather in the cap of general manager Tom Telesco. He had a third-round grade according to many analysts out there, including Lance Zierlein of NFL.com.
King is listed as a safety by most, but could play cornerback as well. His college career including many accolades including being given the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s best defensive back as well as the Big 10 defensive player of the year in 2015.
The Chargers got some real value with CB Desmond King in the 5th round.