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Justin Herbert's 'Physical Traits Are off the Charts', Says Chargers GM Telesco

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The Los Angeles Chargers used their sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft to grab former Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert last Thursday night.

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco discussed why the franchise circled Herbert as its quarterback of the future while visiting SiriusXM NFL Radio earlier Monday:

"He's much bigger—and that was the one thing I noticed when I saw him live this past year was just how big he is," Telesco said. "He's 6'6", 240. Very athletic, very fast for a taller quarterback. He's tough.