A consensus top-10 pick in the draft, Derwin James found himself sliding down the board as teams persisted on taking players that came as a surprise to just about everyone. From Da’Ron Payne going to the Washington Redskins to the Oakland Raiders deciding on Kolton Miller over the likes of James and Tremaine Edmunds.
The Chargers took advantage and snagged one of the most gifted players in the entire draft, James. But, what does this mean for the Chargers? Let’s talk about the negatives. By not going defensive tackle in the first round, that leaves a glaring hole in the middle of the Chargers’ defense.