The Chargers appear to be looking to add more pass-rushers in the upcoming draft.
According to Draft Wire’s Justin Melo, Los Angeles had a virtual pre-draft meeting with former North Dakota State defensive end Derrek Tuszka.
Derrek Tuszka EDGE from North Dakota State is a destroyer of QB’s and RB’s. Probably one of the hardest hitting players of this draft class! pic.twitter.com/i970booZk3
— Talkin’ Giants (@TalkinGiants) April 7, 2020
In 34 games, Tuszka was quite productive for the Bison, recording 133 tackles, 42 tackles for loss, 29.5 sacks, six passes defensed and three forced fumbles.
The 6-foot-4 and 251 pounder is a high-motored player who possesses the quickness to threaten blocker’s outside shoulder and heavy hands to wreak havoc against the pass and the run, but he’s lacking functional strength.
Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram are still a lethal duo, but they’re both on the final year of their contracts. There’s a possibility that one of them may not be back in 2021. Because of that, they need to start preparing for life after Bosa or Ingram.
Tuszka is capable of carving out a productive rotational pass-rusher role at the next level.
Tuszka projects as a Day 3 selection or undrafted free agent.