Zack Golditch spent the final day before checking into Chargers rookie minicamp at his old high school in Aurora, Colo., meeting with his former teachers and school staff members.
It took longer than anticipated — everyone had kind words — and the school roped him into staying for a spring signing-day ceremony.
Since the 6-foot-5, 295-pound offensive lineman signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent following the NFL draft, friends, family and acquaintances all have expressed support and pride for the person their community produced.
“I’ve been talking to these people and they were like, ‘You’ve made it.