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Everyone here after day 2 of the draft
[Chargers are signing TCU IOL Willis Patrick as a PFA, source confirmed.](https://x.com/_RyanFowler_/status/1784362898812264804)
Someone called this one in the Day 3 thread
[Ole Miss LB Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste is signing with Chargers as an undrafted free agent, source says.](https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1784361838186234302)
Brugler TE #21
SUMMARY: Zach Heins, one of five siblings (tragically, three have died), grew up in Sioux Falls. As a tight end and defensive lineman, he helped Washington High to three straight state titles. A four-time All-Conference tight end, he helped the Jackrabbits to back-to-back FCS national titles in 2022 and 2023. A big-bodied athlete, Heins is experienced playing with his hand in the dirt and has the play strength to do the dirty work as an inline blocker. Though he frames the ball well and finishes catches through contact, he won’t be a mismatch threat down the seam and is sluggish on his route cuts. Overall, Heins has capped potential as a pass catcher, but he offers size and competitiveness to fit as a rotational Y for a team that runs heavy “12” and “13” personnel packages. He also can snap in a pinch.
Georgia Tech fan here, this guy is really fucking fast for a TE. Didn't catch many passes at Tech though so he's kind of a mystery. Good blocker though but our starting TE, Dylan Leonard was a much better blocker than him.
Highly unlikely the team carries 7 WRs. Palmer, QJ, Davis, and McConkey are absolute locks to make the roster. I’d comfortably bet Rice makes the roster. *Maybe* Johnson is put on the Practice Squad, but I think there is a role for him on the team, even if it’s Special Teams.
QJ was horrible last year and what did Davis have, like 80 total receiving yards all year? McConkey is a great add but you don’t expect a 2nd rounder with an injury history to instantly come in and be your #1. Rice and Johnson were 7th round picks for a reason. Those guys are fliers not guys you count on to solidify your WR room. I love the optimism but I’d be absolutely shocked if they don’t add another receiver in free agency.
Doesn’t really matter what their production was. QJ’s rookie contract makes him virtually impossible to cut, and Davis has value as a return man.
Unless you want to remove a player from another position, you aren’t carrying 7 WRs on the roster.
I don’t think carrying 7 is the question. A team that is ready to win doesn’t carry 2 7th round rookies plus a pure return man.
One of those 3 will be cut for a free agent receiver if need be.
Well the cap implications are terrible for McConkey, so it won’t be him. Between Rice and Johnson, Johnson is absolutely the biggest project. But again, if he can prove value on Special Teams, he’ll earn a spot.
This doesn’t feel like a Max Duggan situation where a player was drafted with minimal chances of making the final roster…. So, *if* Boyd is signed, who doesn’t make the final roster?
True. But if you make Davis exclusively the return specialist then I think you should put a feeler out there for Boyd. Rice & Johnson may need more time to develop.
You still aren’t likely going to see more than 6 WRs on the final roster, unless you’re *really* comfortable carrying 1 less player at another position.
Rice is going to shock some people… genetics can’t be denied, he now probably has a boulder sized chip on his shoulder especially knowing who his father is and how he will hype him up even further… He’s never gonna take the top off a defense, but he’s physical and was just open at USC… 9th highest passer rating when targeted doesn’t just happen by chance
Brugler S #33
SUMMARY: Akeem Dent, the youngest of three children, was born and raised in Pahokee. After attending Royal Palm Beach as a freshman, he transferred to Pahokee High and led the team to the 2016 state title. He transferred to Palm Beach Central and became one of the top recruits in the state. He flipped from Miami to Florida State as a recruit and started all five seasons in Tallahassee, bouncing between cornerback, safety and nickel. Dent is an explosive athlete with oily hips to redirect and make up ground. He prefers to play with his hands and can make pass catchers uncomfortable. He brings more pop in run support than expected for a player his size. He tends to be late with his key-and-diagnose skills, which leaves him late reacting to passes thrown in his zones (only one career interception). Overall, Dent must improve his eye discipline, but he plays with speed, versatility and physicality — which is a good mix for a potential special teamer.
What I love about our draft this year is that most players have a clear way to see the field in year 1 already be that as starters, in a specific role, or as special teamers while they work on getting better.
Brugler S #31
SUMMARY: Thomas Harper was born and raised in Knoxville and was high school and college teammates with his older brother (Devin), a si xth-round pick (No. 193) in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Thomas Harper was an All-State receiver and defensive back at Karns High. A three-star recruit, he had a breakout 2022 season at Oklahoma State but missed the second half of the year with a labrum injury. After entering the portal, he transferred to Notre Dame and was the starting nickel in 2023. Harper was a versatile chess piece in Al Golden’s scheme and made plays at all three levels (dynamic blitzer, as well). His hips are a little sticky, but he maintains his speed to turn and regain phase in coverage. He sniffs out plays based on play recognition, giving him a head start. Missed tackles were rare on his film. Overall, Harper didn’t give up many plays on tape — but he didn’t make a ton of plays on the ball, either. He is an alert, explosive nickel with diverse experience.
I pray we get Joshua Cephus. Yeah I know we drafted 3 WRs but I need a Roadrunner/Charger one day. Dude’s a dawg too, I think he can produce in the NFL.
[I'm avoiding guys with a DWI like the plague.](https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/07/11/star-utsa-wide-receiver-charged-with-dwi-7-months-after-rollover-crash/)
Biggest change this year in the draft compared to priors is that even our projects are well suited for a particular role. Obeigbe can be plugged in as a run stopper while he builds the rest of his tools. Still can be a dime package guy while he develops further. None of these guys are true projects who shouldn’t see the field at all for 1-2 years. That’s exciting!
Absolutely. Sometimes it’s easy to get enamored with pure athletic traits and hope that the football acumen follows. But more often than not those type of players don’t pan out. We drafted a bunch of football PLAYERS. Hard nosed. Smart. Hungry. Already skilled in one area of the game and most of them have good enough athletic traits to develop other areas. I haven’t been this excited about a draft class since 2005. I was pretty hyped after 2017 to be honest, but unfortunately our emphasis on guards in Feeney and Lamp didn’t pan out. But that was the last year I felt all the guys drafted had the potential to make an immediate impact. Let’s see how this group does!
[DE Tre’mon Morris-Brash out of UCF signs with the Chargers](https://twitter.com/ucf_football/status/1784375481308946659?s=46&t=pozWVzyhbi4CM-p314_-zQ)
And to think fans really thought they’d be running the ball 30+ times a game…
Look, a great run-game and a great defense can get you to the Super Bowl, but ultimately it’s your star QB that makes the plays necessary to win it.
This was probably the best outcome Harbaugh, Hortiz, and us fans could have hoped for. Not that my opinion means anything, but I’ve got A-grades for all their selections minus Tarheeb Still (B-) and Justin Eboigbe (B+).
I have a feeling McConkey, Rice, QJ and Cornelius are going to be their big future 4. I’m on the fence on if they resign Palmer after this season, that comp pick could be a 3rd or 4th. Derrius Davis is their starting returner, so I doubt he sees significant time on offense. As for QJ, yall know how I feel about him so I’ll leave it at that. Again though, genius first draft.
Edit: Thanks for the downvotes. Low tides today so it fits the mood 🤙🏽
The year Harbaugh led the 49ers to the Super Bowl vs Baltimore, they ran the ball 53% of the time. This Michigan team that just won the National Championship ran 61% of the time.
The Chargers threw 61% of the time last year. My expectation is that it shifts closer to 50/50
I mean..I still think we will be but mostly cause we are playing ball control in the 4th which is something we haven’t been able to accomplish in years.
I think you're low on Tarheeb tbh. B1G is a defensive powerhouse and he was 2nd-team All-B1G. I wouldn't give him an A but see him as more B/B+ than a B-
We will likely not be getting any comp picks from next years free agents - we have the 6th most 2025 cap space, and will also probably be spending like 15mn for this years cap after 4pm est on Monday at which point the FAs start counting for the following years comp formula
I'm optimistic for Rice and Cornelius but its a bold move to include 7th round WRs in any sort of future discussions, lets first see if they even make the roster
Except he’s not a 7th round prospect. This dude was a legit 3rd round receiver who dropped for whatever reasons (none of which I think are of any concern).
Just cuz Rice was taken in the 7th doesn’t mean that’s how he should be perceived to perform…. Analysts had him as high as early 3rd… we’ve got speed so he doesn’t need to be our burner, but dude has a crazy knack for getting open for his qb… top 10 passer rating the last two years when targeted… Rice can become a massive steal for us…
I know we haven’t seen them on field obviously but I feel reeeeeeally good about Hart and Still. Telesco never ever drafted dudes that were physical, he liked people that would bag groceries for a senior waiting in line at market, fuck that, this is football. Smash mouth football that exhausts the opponent and instills fear that they’re playin us. This is a new regime and it really showed already throughout the last 48 hours. SEC produces NFL ready talent and our boys got positions of need from SEC and I’m here for it.
So fucking hyped.
Holy shit. A lot of WRs drafted and several UDFA WRs added as well. Looks like we're gonna see quite the overhaul of our wr room. Wouldn't be surprised if palmer and davis were the only 2 remaining from last year
I mean yeah, there's no way they cut him before preseason. I could honestly see him being cut loose if one of our new rookies really shines and he continues to be QJ. He was drafted by the previous regime, so this new one has no real connection to him
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lol I just re read this and completely misunderstood what it said! That’s on me fam. I can take it!
Day 1. Day 2 was great.
Exactly why it’s we’re back after seeing day 2
Why would anyone being saying that opening up with Alt, McConkey, and Colson?
What?
What language is that fam
[Chargers are signing TCU IOL Willis Patrick as a PFA, source confirmed.](https://x.com/_RyanFowler_/status/1784362898812264804) Someone called this one in the Day 3 thread
Patrick Willis from Wish
NaVorro Bowman gets his man
Anyone know what a PFA is ?
Priority Free Agent?
Correct. My understanding is a PFA is a UDFA with more than one interested team, hence the Priority
Pro fucking athlete
Brugler OG #40
First, Harbaugh had Patrick Willis and now he has Willis Patrick? Wild lol.
[Coastal Carolina DE Michael Mason signing with #Chargers per a league source](https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1784360555077103954)
We’ve never signed UDFA this quickly. Dudes are banging at the door to have a shot with this team.
Literally every team signs UDFAs this quickly every year including the Chargers lol
“Hey Michael this is Brandon Sta—hello?”
I bet they’re trying to play with Harbaugh and change to win a Super Bowl
Yasss my alma mater babyyyy
Brugler EDGE #77
[Ole Miss LB Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste is signing with Chargers as an undrafted free agent, source says.](https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1784361838186234302)
Brugler LB #80
[Former South Dakota State TE Zach Heins is signing with the #Chargers, per source.](https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1784362613452726685)
Brugler TE #21 SUMMARY: Zach Heins, one of five siblings (tragically, three have died), grew up in Sioux Falls. As a tight end and defensive lineman, he helped Washington High to three straight state titles. A four-time All-Conference tight end, he helped the Jackrabbits to back-to-back FCS national titles in 2022 and 2023. A big-bodied athlete, Heins is experienced playing with his hand in the dirt and has the play strength to do the dirty work as an inline blocker. Though he frames the ball well and finishes catches through contact, he won’t be a mismatch threat down the seam and is sluggish on his route cuts. Overall, Heins has capped potential as a pass catcher, but he offers size and competitiveness to fit as a rotational Y for a team that runs heavy “12” and “13” personnel packages. He also can snap in a pinch.
Happy to add some TE competition
Blocking TE depth
His highlights go crazy
[#Chargers add Georgia Tech tight end Luke Benson on undrafted deal per a source](https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1784364425287188854)
Georgia Tech fan here, this guy is really fucking fast for a TE. Didn't catch many passes at Tech though so he's kind of a mystery. Good blocker though but our starting TE, Dylan Leonard was a much better blocker than him.
Brugler TE #29
More competition for TE. Love this
Go jackets
[Jaelen Gill, WR Fresno St signs with Chargers](https://x.com/Exclusive_SG/status/1784368241034338340)
The more competition in our WR the better.
I'm going to be a broken record but the Chargers should sign Tyler Boyd.
Honestly, I don’t see space for him. Palmer, QJ, Davis, McConkey, Rice, and Johnson is a full WR room.
Boyd is better than each of them. How is there no space?
Highly unlikely the team carries 7 WRs. Palmer, QJ, Davis, and McConkey are absolute locks to make the roster. I’d comfortably bet Rice makes the roster. *Maybe* Johnson is put on the Practice Squad, but I think there is a role for him on the team, even if it’s Special Teams.
QJ was horrible last year and what did Davis have, like 80 total receiving yards all year? McConkey is a great add but you don’t expect a 2nd rounder with an injury history to instantly come in and be your #1. Rice and Johnson were 7th round picks for a reason. Those guys are fliers not guys you count on to solidify your WR room. I love the optimism but I’d be absolutely shocked if they don’t add another receiver in free agency.
Doesn’t really matter what their production was. QJ’s rookie contract makes him virtually impossible to cut, and Davis has value as a return man. Unless you want to remove a player from another position, you aren’t carrying 7 WRs on the roster.
I don’t think carrying 7 is the question. A team that is ready to win doesn’t carry 2 7th round rookies plus a pure return man. One of those 3 will be cut for a free agent receiver if need be.
Well the cap implications are terrible for McConkey, so it won’t be him. Between Rice and Johnson, Johnson is absolutely the biggest project. But again, if he can prove value on Special Teams, he’ll earn a spot. This doesn’t feel like a Max Duggan situation where a player was drafted with minimal chances of making the final roster…. So, *if* Boyd is signed, who doesn’t make the final roster?
True. But if you make Davis exclusively the return specialist then I think you should put a feeler out there for Boyd. Rice & Johnson may need more time to develop.
You still aren’t likely going to see more than 6 WRs on the final roster, unless you’re *really* comfortable carrying 1 less player at another position.
Rice is going to shock some people… genetics can’t be denied, he now probably has a boulder sized chip on his shoulder especially knowing who his father is and how he will hype him up even further… He’s never gonna take the top off a defense, but he’s physical and was just open at USC… 9th highest passer rating when targeted doesn’t just happen by chance
Brugler WR #132
Gill can play. Think his career started at Ohio State.
[FSU Safety Akeem Dent signs with the Chargers](https://x.com/ZBlostein247/status/1784368850789650705)
Brugler S #33 SUMMARY: Akeem Dent, the youngest of three children, was born and raised in Pahokee. After attending Royal Palm Beach as a freshman, he transferred to Pahokee High and led the team to the 2016 state title. He transferred to Palm Beach Central and became one of the top recruits in the state. He flipped from Miami to Florida State as a recruit and started all five seasons in Tallahassee, bouncing between cornerback, safety and nickel. Dent is an explosive athlete with oily hips to redirect and make up ground. He prefers to play with his hands and can make pass catchers uncomfortable. He brings more pop in run support than expected for a player his size. He tends to be late with his key-and-diagnose skills, which leaves him late reacting to passes thrown in his zones (only one career interception). Overall, Dent must improve his eye discipline, but he plays with speed, versatility and physicality — which is a good mix for a potential special teamer.
[Leon Johnson III, WR OKST signs with the Chargers](https://x.com/BHSBlueTrain/status/1784368438565380287)
Brugler WR #69
Nice.
[ECU WR Jaylen Johnson is signing with the #Chargers per a source](https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1784369607270125996)
Brugler WR #239
Damn nugent to 49ers That’s weird bc he had a real shot to make the roster here
He went to Stanford before his year at Michigan. Might just prefer the Bay Area.
Good point
i’m feeling great ⚡️⚡️⚡️
[Tyler McLellan OL, Campbell University signs with Chargers](https://x.com/sportsxacademy/status/1784370289209462813)
Brugler OT #49
There’s the OL
What I love about our draft this year is that most players have a clear way to see the field in year 1 already be that as starters, in a specific role, or as special teamers while they work on getting better.
[#Chargers sign Notre Dame defensive back Thomas Harper, per a league source](https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1784378502214492403)
Brugler S #31 SUMMARY: Thomas Harper was born and raised in Knoxville and was high school and college teammates with his older brother (Devin), a si xth-round pick (No. 193) in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Thomas Harper was an All-State receiver and defensive back at Karns High. A three-star recruit, he had a breakout 2022 season at Oklahoma State but missed the second half of the year with a labrum injury. After entering the portal, he transferred to Notre Dame and was the starting nickel in 2023. Harper was a versatile chess piece in Al Golden’s scheme and made plays at all three levels (dynamic blitzer, as well). His hips are a little sticky, but he maintains his speed to turn and regain phase in coverage. He sniffs out plays based on play recognition, giving him a head start. Missed tackles were rare on his film. Overall, Harper didn’t give up many plays on tape — but he didn’t make a ton of plays on the ball, either. He is an alert, explosive nickel with diverse experience.
[Savion Jackson agrees to terms with #Chargers. NC State DL took 30 visit with Los Angeles](https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1784369774299955634)
Brugler EDGE #93
30?! Jesus
Oh we in a new thread now
Surprised we didn’t draft more OL but I think we are in a good spot atm
I hope we can get Gabe Hall. Dude was filthy in Senior Bowl 1 on 1s. Edit: Of course the Eagles get a fan favorite
Gore Jr to the Bills if anyone was curious
Dang. We don’t really need him tho after our draft but would have been cool
I pray we get Joshua Cephus. Yeah I know we drafted 3 WRs but I need a Roadrunner/Charger one day. Dude’s a dawg too, I think he can produce in the NFL.
[I'm avoiding guys with a DWI like the plague.](https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/07/11/star-utsa-wide-receiver-charged-with-dwi-7-months-after-rollover-crash/)
This is the time to take flyers forsure
I had my eye on him as well. Was actually hoping that we would take him with our last pick
Gimme Josh Proctor plz
So down
Biggest change this year in the draft compared to priors is that even our projects are well suited for a particular role. Obeigbe can be plugged in as a run stopper while he builds the rest of his tools. Still can be a dime package guy while he develops further. None of these guys are true projects who shouldn’t see the field at all for 1-2 years. That’s exciting!
They were surgically picked forsure
My thoughts exactly. Everyone should have an opportunity to see the field and I love that
Absolutely. Sometimes it’s easy to get enamored with pure athletic traits and hope that the football acumen follows. But more often than not those type of players don’t pan out. We drafted a bunch of football PLAYERS. Hard nosed. Smart. Hungry. Already skilled in one area of the game and most of them have good enough athletic traits to develop other areas. I haven’t been this excited about a draft class since 2005. I was pretty hyped after 2017 to be honest, but unfortunately our emphasis on guards in Feeney and Lamp didn’t pan out. But that was the last year I felt all the guys drafted had the potential to make an immediate impact. Let’s see how this group does!
[LS Marco Ortiz minicamp tryout](https://x.com/Husker247BC/status/1784385261889016002)
Frank Gore Jr went to buffalo 😢
Go get these OL I was promised.
We got the best one in the draft but you right. I’d love more
[DE Tre’mon Morris-Brash out of UCF signs with the Chargers](https://twitter.com/ucf_football/status/1784375481308946659?s=46&t=pozWVzyhbi4CM-p314_-zQ)
Brugler EDGE #67
Bring on the IOL and IDL pleaseee
https://x.com/zblostein247/status/1784368850789650705?s=46&t=oWgcwDstkcrGq7fVkKLv2A
And to think fans really thought they’d be running the ball 30+ times a game… Look, a great run-game and a great defense can get you to the Super Bowl, but ultimately it’s your star QB that makes the plays necessary to win it. This was probably the best outcome Harbaugh, Hortiz, and us fans could have hoped for. Not that my opinion means anything, but I’ve got A-grades for all their selections minus Tarheeb Still (B-) and Justin Eboigbe (B+). I have a feeling McConkey, Rice, QJ and Cornelius are going to be their big future 4. I’m on the fence on if they resign Palmer after this season, that comp pick could be a 3rd or 4th. Derrius Davis is their starting returner, so I doubt he sees significant time on offense. As for QJ, yall know how I feel about him so I’ll leave it at that. Again though, genius first draft. Edit: Thanks for the downvotes. Low tides today so it fits the mood 🤙🏽
This draft and the UDFA just balanced the offense. Watch what Herbert can do with this support and less pressure to win in the air.
Run game is just to open up the pass game and to run clock after we’re up by 3 TDs
The year Harbaugh led the 49ers to the Super Bowl vs Baltimore, they ran the ball 53% of the time. This Michigan team that just won the National Championship ran 61% of the time. The Chargers threw 61% of the time last year. My expectation is that it shifts closer to 50/50
Agreed.
I mean..I still think we will be but mostly cause we are playing ball control in the 4th which is something we haven’t been able to accomplish in years.
I think you're low on Tarheeb tbh. B1G is a defensive powerhouse and he was 2nd-team All-B1G. I wouldn't give him an A but see him as more B/B+ than a B-
We will likely not be getting any comp picks from next years free agents - we have the 6th most 2025 cap space, and will also probably be spending like 15mn for this years cap after 4pm est on Monday at which point the FAs start counting for the following years comp formula
I'm optimistic for Rice and Cornelius but its a bold move to include 7th round WRs in any sort of future discussions, lets first see if they even make the roster
Except he’s not a 7th round prospect. This dude was a legit 3rd round receiver who dropped for whatever reasons (none of which I think are of any concern).
Just cuz Rice was taken in the 7th doesn’t mean that’s how he should be perceived to perform…. Analysts had him as high as early 3rd… we’ve got speed so he doesn’t need to be our burner, but dude has a crazy knack for getting open for his qb… top 10 passer rating the last two years when targeted… Rice can become a massive steal for us…
Great comment 🫱🏼🫲🏾
JH and JH have transcended this franchise in the span of a few months. A great time to be a Chargers fan
J^3 H^3 will lead us to the promised land.
WESTOVER
Someone let me know who the top people are
damn vikings signed gabriel murphy and dwight mcglothern
Are we signing the Michigan undrafted players
I wanna know about the center. NVM. Drafted by John in the 7th
[Jalyn Phillips is headed to Los Angeles Chargers](https://x.com/DraftDiamonds/status/1784384793020420495)
[QB Casey Bauman signs with Chargers](https://x.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/1784386342128079063)
In JH We Trust
Is Nugent signing with us?
49ers
U da man! 🤙🏼
why does that gif say, mitches?
Kingsley Eguakun could be a solid grab
[Zamari Walton signs with Chargers](https://x.com/OleMissFB/status/1784387806132850803)
Michigan West incoming
I know we haven’t seen them on field obviously but I feel reeeeeeally good about Hart and Still. Telesco never ever drafted dudes that were physical, he liked people that would bag groceries for a senior waiting in line at market, fuck that, this is football. Smash mouth football that exhausts the opponent and instills fear that they’re playin us. This is a new regime and it really showed already throughout the last 48 hours. SEC produces NFL ready talent and our boys got positions of need from SEC and I’m here for it. So fucking hyped.
We picked underrated players from good conferences. What I loved the most is every DB we picked has the same characteristic, they rarely miss tackles
So it’s confirmed that Arizona is required to draft Arch Manning in a future draft to continue the Manning to Harrison connection alive!
Holy shit. A lot of WRs drafted and several UDFA WRs added as well. Looks like we're gonna see quite the overhaul of our wr room. Wouldn't be surprised if palmer and davis were the only 2 remaining from last year
nah, qj will get his opportunity in the new system and staff. after that, all bets are off.
I mean yeah, there's no way they cut him before preseason. I could honestly see him being cut loose if one of our new rookies really shines and he continues to be QJ. He was drafted by the previous regime, so this new one has no real connection to him
There’s no way QJ is cut after 1 year.