1 stat to know about each of Chargers’ draft picks

The Los Angeles Chargers 2020 draft class boasted some enticing numbers from college.

The Chargers came away with an impressive haul of draft picks this past weekend.

We picked out one stat to know about each of the Bolts’ draft picks from their collegiate career. These numbers should make supporters feel even more intrigued about the incoming rookie class.

QB Justin Herbert

Passes of at least 20 yards, 12 TD to only 2 INT thrown in 2019

Throughout his colleigate career, Herbert showed tremendous deep ball touch, along with accuracy, all while appearing calm and cool in demeanor. His touch and accuracy on deep balls is superb, leading his receivers precisely. Herbert wasn’t given many opportunities to air it out due to the high volume of quick throws or pre-determined reads, but when he did, they sure were pretty. When he cleans up his upper body and lower body mechanics along with some mental aspects of the game with quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton, the throws seen on tape where he missed his receivers badly shouldn’t happen anymore. He should also benefit from having a solid wide receiver corps.

LB Kenneth Murray

146 tackles for loss or no gain since 2017

Murray flies around the football field with his hair on fire, which has translated into his crazy production. The rare combination of closing speed quickness to attack alleys, ability to cover a large amount of ground laterally and tenacious tackling ability will do wonders in the middle of the defense for the Chargers alongside Drue Tranquill to prevent ball carriers from having any success.

RB Joshua Kelley

1,000-plus rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns in two seasons

After transferring from UC Davis, Kelley didn’t fail to produce for the Bruins. The 5-foot-10 and 212 back showed that he is capable of being more than just a short yardage back at the next level. Kelley has great lower body strength, smooth change of direction, vision and burst with passing game ability to make an impact. Kelley is a runner who could make some serious noise for the Chargers for years to come.

WR Joe Reed

106 kick returns, 3,042 yards, five touchdowns

Not only did Reed show the ability to be a yards-after-the-catch (YAC) ace, that skillset was on display when returning kicks for the Cavaliers. Reed is one of only 10 players in FBS history with at least at least 3,000 kick return yards and five kick return touchdowns, averaging 28.7 yards per return in his career. For the Chargers, he will serve as a gadget player, lining up in the slot, out wide and in the backfield to do a variety of tasks, but he should be a special teams stud right off the bat.

S Alohi Gilman

Set school single-game record with 19 tackles (vs. Clemson in 2018)

Gilman might not be an instant impact maker on the defensive side of the ball due to the crowded secondary. However, he will make a huge contribution on special teams due to his his aggressiveness when coming downhill and high-volume as a tackler (as displayed above). Gilman will have the opportunity to earn snaps as the team’s dime linebacker over time.

WR K.J. Hill

Finished as Ohio State’s all-time leader in receptions (201)

The Chargers got excellent value with Hill, who I had graded as a fourth rounder. Known as a precise route-runner, Hill has vacuum hands to reel in any ball thrown his way, showing the ability to adjust to off-target passes and having several one-handed grabs throughout his collegiate career. He should be a contributor in his rookie season, and will do wonders with Justin Herbert throwing him the ball for years to come.