6. Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert | QB | Oregon
There are better prospects available at other positions, but if you don’t have a quarterback, nothing else really matters.
The Bolts have needs at offensive tackle, and there were attractive options on the board. The same is true on defense, where Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons would have made sense. But after missing out on Tua, it’s hard to blame the Chargers for making sure they shored up the game’s most important position.
Tyrod Taylor is a capable bridge option for now, but Herbert’s as experienced and pro-ready as any passer in this class, even if he has a lower ceiling than Tagovailoa or Burrow.