We are two days away from the 2020 NFL Draft, which means that we are on the tail end of projections on what analysts believe the Chargers along with the other 31 teams will do on Thursday night.
Our good friend, Luke Easterling over at Draft Wire put together a four-round mock draft that sees Los Angeles scooping up the future face of the franchise, his blindside protection and a play-making linebacker and cornerback.
Here is a look at the haul for the Bolts:
Round 1. Justin Herbert | QB | Oregon
Round 2. Ezra Cleveland | OT | Boise State
Round 3. Akeem Davis-Gaither | LB | Appalachian State
Round 4. Reggie Robinson | CB | Tulsa
In the first-round, the Chargers, by no surprise get the quarterback of the future. I am a believer that they will select whoever the Dolphins don’t (barring any trade up).
Herbert gets a lot of flack for his consistency and decision-making issues, but he has the size, arm talent, mobility and above average accuracy. With the scheme and the weapons that Los Angeles has in place, he should be able to flourish.
In the second-round, the Bolts draft a player that has been commonly mocked throughout the pre-draft process. Cleveland needs to get stronger, but he has the athleticism and mobility needed, which makes him a projected NFL starting tackle.
In the third-round, the Chargers switch gears and address the defensive side of the ball with a lite-version of Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons. Davis-Gaither possesses a well-rounded skillset as a run defender, cover man and pass-rusher while providing an asset on special teams.
In the fourth and final round, Los Angeles adds some competition to the outside cornerback position. Robinson is a tall and lengthy cornerback who has the play speed and physicality to stay with receivers in man coverage as well as the zone awareness and ball skills to create turnovers.
Overall, this is a great haul for L.A.