The LA Chargers got back in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of nowhere, as they traded for the New England Patriots’ 23rd overall pick. The compensation was the Chargers’ second and third-round picks, a small price to pay for a big jump in draft position.
The Chargers had options at the 23rd pick, with great players available at different positions of need like linebacker, cornerback and offensive tackle. The pick ended up being Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker from Oklahoma.
The move can be immediately classified as a mastermind from Chargers general manager Tom Telesco, as he secured one of the best players in the draft without giving up much in the process.