Los Angeles Chargers draft review
Los Angeles Chargers draft review 1 (28). Jerry Tillery, DT: 6-7, 295, Notre Dame
2 (60). Nasir Adderley, S: 6-0, 206, Delaware 3 (91). Trey Pipkins, OT: 6-6, 309, Sioux Falls.
4 (130). Drue Tranquill, LB: 6-2, 234, Notre Dame 5 (166). Easton Stick, QB: 6-1, 224, North Dakota St.
6 (200). Emeke Egbule, OLB: 6-2, 245, Houston 7 (242). Cortez Broughton, DT: 6-2, 293, Cincinnati
Grade: B The Chargers didn't trade at all, keeping all of their original picks, but they did quite well. Tillery was a reach on some boards, but Adderley's value at the end of Round 2 more than makes up for it. Pipkins is a project but could be a great tackle in time, and Tranquill has been effective when healthy. Taking a flier on Stick to developing behind Philip Rivers also makes sense.
Best pick: Adderley provides not only great value -- some pegged him as a late first-rounder -- but also a perfect complement to Derwin James. Adderley can patrol centre field in Gus Bradley's Cover-3 scheme while James prowls underneath, and both are versatile enough to interchange at times. Upside pick: Tillery's motor runs hot and cold -- not just snap-to-snap but game-to-game -- but his combination of length and athleticism is rare. His off-field character has drawn rave reviews, leading many to believe he'll become a star with proper coaching.
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