6. Los Angeles Chargers
Andrew Thomas | OT | Georgia
Herbert is the popular pick here, but I’m not convinced that’s the right move for Anthony Lynn and company, who followed up two winning seasons and a division title with a disappointing 5-11 mark last year.
If the Bolts want a QB in this draft, I think they might prefer waiting until the second round for someone like Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts, or maybe trading back into the latter part of the first round for Utah State’s Jordan Love (or Herbert, depending on how far he falls). Tyrod Taylor is good enough to win games right now, and this pick needs to make an immediate impact.
That’s why Thomas makes the most sense. He’s the most polished, pro-ready tackle in this class, and he’s been battle-tested against top competition. He’s an experienced starter at left tackle, which replaces what the Bolts lost in Russell Okung, and allows the recently signed Bryan Bulaga to stay at his normal right tackle spot.