The Los Angeles Chargers were expected to be a Super Bowl contender heading into this season. But injuries and deficiencies on the roster hindered them.

General manager Tom Telesco and company are gearing up to bolster their already talented group to ensure that the Bolts are in the best shape to give it another go next season.

With that, here is our latest three-round mock draft with the direction that Telesco could go in the 2020 NFL draft.

Round 1, No. 9, QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama

The last time the Chargers drafted a quarterback in the first-round was back in 2004 when they took Eli Manning, who was later traded to the Giants with Philip Rivers in return. With Rivers set to become an unrestricted free agent, Los Angeles could very well end in that drought in this upcoming draft.

With the Bolts picking high, they have the opportunity to land a top quarterback. In this case, Tagovailoa surpasses the Dolphins, who could very well be looking to address the position.

Tagovailoa was expected to be a lock for the top-5, but a hip injury that he sustained this season has given some a reason to be concerned. But doctors who performed the surgery feel confident he will make a full recovery with a slate of rehab.

Injury aside, Tua is a quick processor, who has phenomenal field vision, natural instincts, accuracy and mobility to tear up defenses in a multitude of ways. The Alabama product is a well-known name that would draw a plethora of people into their new stadium, as well.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter sees the Chargers and Tua as a perfect marriage since he would be on a team that doesn’t have to play him right away considering Rivers or Tyrod Taylor would be the Day 1 starter in 2020.

“If you look at the Top 10, there’s teams that need a quarterback, a team like the Chargers. Phillip Rivers maybe sign a one year deal to come back. And if he doesn’t, they like Tyrod Taylor anyway and could play him for one year. That might be an interesting situation,” Schefter said.