As the NFL trade deadline concludes, we saw a few trades that sparked the NFL world, like the Broncos trading their long-time franchise piece in Von Miller to the Rams. This also means that some of these mock drafts get a bit more interesting.
We have spent the past few weeks providing both draft stock updates and 2022 first round NFL mock drafts with Penn State players selected.
The past few mock drafts have been highlighted by The Draft Network. This week, we have a new outlet. Bleacher Report has created a first-round mock draft post-NFL trade deadline, and it includes one of Penn State’s top players. Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson being selected by the Los Angeles Chargers.
It’s no secret that Dotson has performed like one of the best receivers in the Big Ten this season. He is well on pace to have himself a career with the Nittany Lions.
We have seen a flurry of Penn State receivers translate well at the next level, including Allen Robinson and Chris Godwin. Dotson hopes to be the next star receiver produced from State College.
You could argue that the Chargers should look for other positions before taking a wide receiver. However, they are continuing to go young on their offense and Dotson would be a nice addition to an already productive passing game, averaging 271.9 yards per game.
The Chargers also signed wide receiver Keenan Allen to a four-year $80 million extension last year and Mike Williams is playing his way to an extension.
However, if the Chargers let Williams walk next offseason, Dotson would be a nice pickup. Sure, he will be a reliable WR1, but Dotson will flourish on an offense where he is not the primary target, or in a WR2 role. He would be a nice complementary weapon for Justin Herbert if Williams does decide to leave for free agency.
Even with an up-and-down season for Penn State, their current 2022 draft prospects have done nothing but shine, especially against tough opponents, and Dotson is one of them.
As mentioned, you could argue the Chargers going after other positions in the first round like offensive line or corner, but adding Dotson would be a nice selection, especially if the Chargers don’t want to pay two wide receivers.
Now, if Williams does stay and the Chargers still select Dotson in the first round, that is one lethal wide receiver core Herbert will have for his future.
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