When the Los Angeles Chargers drafted Rashawn Slater at No. 13 overall on April 29, it seemed like a match made in heaven, as Los Angeles acquired outstanding protection for burgeoning star quarterback Justin Herbert via a prospect many thought wouldn’t fall that far.
With minicamp and OTAs in the rear view mirror, and training camp on the horizon, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Slater, Northwestern’s highest draft pick in 16 years.
Slater is the presumptive starter at left tackle for new coach Brandon Staley, and his indoctrination from the Big Ten to the NFL certainly won’t be a piece of cake.