And with the 22nd pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select … well, before we dive in, let’s step back and review the organization’s significant changes over the last year.
- Hiring Head Coach Jim Harbaugh in January 2024
- Hiring General Manager Joe Hortiz in January 2024
- Finished 11-6 despite inheriting a largely similar squad to the group that finished 5-12 the prior season
Amazingly, this turnaround was achieved while fielding a roster with many holes and weaker position groups.
The Chargers had an excellent first two rounds of their 2024 draft:
- First round RT Joe Alt earned Pro Football Focus’ 19th highest grade of 141 Offensive Tackles
- Second round WR Ladd McConkey earned their 19th highest grade of 98 WRs
That plugged two of the roster’s holes, but many glaring needs remained prior to the start of 2025 free agency:
- Tight End – Will Dissly was a slightly below average TE with 50 catches for 481 yards & 2 TDs
- Wide Receiver – As recently as 2022, this was a feared position room with Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Joshua Palmer each recording 750 – 900 receiving yards.