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Justin Herbert: 'Words Can't Describe' Excitement of Getting Drafted by Chargers

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The Los Angeles Chargers selected Justin Herbert No. 6 overall in the 2020 NFL draft on Thursday night, and the former Oregon quarterback couldn't be more excited to serve as the franchise's presumptive heir to Philip Rivers.

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"This is just such an incredible opportunity," Herbert told reporters. "Words can't describe how excited and thrilled and fired up I am for this.