2020 NFL Draft: Full grades for every 1st-round pick

Luke Easterling breaks down every first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, grading each selection

23. Los Angeles Chargers (from NE)

Kenneth Murray | LB | Oklahoma

The Bolts made a bold move here, trading all the way back up from No. 37 overall and giving up their third-round pick to land an instant-impact defender.

One of the most impressive players in this entire draft, both on and off the field, Murray is a high-character guy who will bring leadership and tons of energy to the Chargers. He’s a three-down, sideline-to-sideline player and a top-20 talent in this class.

After getting their quarterback of the future on offense in the top 10, the Chargers now have a player who can make the same kind if impact on the other side of the ball. Well worth the third-rounder they gave up to make the move.

GRADE: A