Los Angeles Chargers
You win the NFL draft by pairing need and value at every pick, and few teams did that as well as the Chargers did this weekend. It started with Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert at No. 6 overall, and continued when the Bolts made a bold move back into the first round for Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray.
After sitting out the second round, the Chargers made up for lost time with strong value picks the rest of the way. UCLA running back Joshua Kelly gives them solid depth in the backfield, while Virginia’s Joe Reed brings versatility and big-play ability to any spot on offense, as well as the return game.
Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman and Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill had no business still being on the board in the sixth and seventh rounds, respectively, but the Chargers took full advantage. This is a strong class for a team not far removed from the playoffs.