Round 3: LSU OT Saahdiq Charles
Charles has started 28 games at multiple positions over the course of three seasons with the Tigers. He’s a very easy-mover for a guy listed at 6-4 and 321 pounds. What impresses me most about Charles’ tape is how his hands and feet mirror each other. When he latches on in pass protection, he’s really hard to beat. There’s still some inconsistency in his technique, but if you pair him with a good coach at the next level he has great potential.
One thing that really hurts Charles is the lack of a top-30 visit. He had a unique upbringing as Charles’ family was displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina. In 2019, he was suspended for six games during a portion of LSU’s championship season. There are questions about a potential lack of maturity that he needs to answer for.
Charles is another player that the Chiefs have shown interest in. They’d obviously have to be comfortable with the red flags to draft this player, but they’re clearly doing their background work.