Chargers fullback Derek Watt is starting to garner attention for his special teams play, but rookie Drue Tranquill has quietly produced at a slightly higher level. For his efforts, the former Notre Dame linebacker has been named to Pro Football Focus’ All-Pro team through eight weeks.
On the season, Tranquill has the third-most special teams tackles in the NFL with seven, two short of the lead. For comparison, Adrian Phillips was voted to the Pro-Bowl and received first-team All-Pro honors last year with 17 tackles through 16 games.
One edge Tranquill has so far: A blocked punt in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts.