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Chargers fortify the offense in latest two round mock draft

Browns Wire editor and NFL Draft expert Cory Kinnan gave the Chargers two offensive prospects in a mock draft released on Tuesday.

Riding a four game win streak after a nail-biting win over the Bengals on Sunday Night Football, the Chargers have a while before they need to think about the 2025 NFL Draft.

Nonetheless, there are some glaring holes on the current roster, ones that Browns Wire editor and NFL Draft expert Cory Kinnan tried to fill for Los Angeles in his latest mock draft, published on the Daft on Draft Substack.

Round 1, Pick 25: Ohio State G Donovan Jackson

From Kinnan:

The Los Angeles Chargers have built a mean identity. They are a gritty team but need another mauler along the interior of their offensive line. Ohio State’s Donovan Jackson will fortify that for the Chargers, who are starting Trey Pipkins at right guard. Jim Harbaugh wants to beat up the team across from him down by down, and Jackson helps that cause.

Pipkins hasn’t been the most glaring issue for the interior of the Chargers offensive line, but his performance also hasn’t been good enough to warrant him going into next season as an unquestioned starter. With $6.75 million of potential cap savings if Pipkins is released this offseason, Los Angeles may be more inclined to move on if a mauler of Jackson’s caliber is available.

Round 2, Pick 57: Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr.

With Penn State’s Tyler Warren and Michigan’s Colston Loveland off the board by the time the Chargers pick at 25 in Kinnan’s mock, a tight end wasn’t a viable pick in the first round. Texas tight end Gunnar Helm comes off the board 12 picks before LA comes up, which leaves the Chargers with Fannin, a supercharged receiving option who has lit up Power 4 teams like Texas A&M and Penn State for the Falcons this season. Los Angeles needs a primary receiver at that spot – while Will Dissly’s career highs as a receiver have been a pleasant surprise, the Chargers need a more reliable weapon for Justin Herbert over the middle.

Chiefs scouting report: Bowling Green Falcons TE Harold Fannin Jr.

The Kansas City #Chiefs should consider selecting Bowling Green #Falcons tight end Harold Fannin Jr. in the 2025 NFL draft.

Andy Reid is one of the NFL’s most creative play callers, but his offense hasn’t found its rhythm through the air this season. Age and injuries are hounding Kansas City’s pass catchers. It’s time for the Chiefs to land some significant contributors in the NFL draft to keep their championship window open.

Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. isn’t a typical prospect at his position. He lacks the mass to provide consistent help as an in-line blocker in the NFL but takes snaps for the Falcons in-line, in the slot, out wide, at H-back and in the gun for wildcat plays. Fannin is a mismatch creator. Linebackers can’t match his acceleration and speed, and defensive backs struggle to bring him down in space.

Fannin flies past linebackers in zone and finds the soft spot between the defense’s second and third levels. He’s an impressive route runner with quick feet and bend to sink his hips at the top of the stem and make sharp cuts. That lower body fluidity and agility help him elude defenders in space and generate yards after the catch.

Fannin’s explosiveness and dynamic athleticism take over after the catch. He uses euro steps, dead legs and jump cuts to avoid would-be tacklers and drives his legs through contact for extra yardage. Bowling Green gives Fannin a mix of schemed touches and traditional routes.

Fannin enters Week 9 of the college season with 60 receptions for 873 yards and five touchdowns. He’s third among all FBS players in both receptions and receiving yards. For context, only seven players have more than 700 receiving yards this season. Penn State’s Tyler Warren and Ball State’s Tanner Koziol are the only other tight ends with more than 500 receiving yards this year.

Bowling Green plays on the road against Toledo at 2:30 p.m. CST on Oct. 26. The Rockets’ defense features several NFL prospects, including safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.

3 Bowling Green players to watch ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 4 matchup

Here are three Bowling Green players to watch for ahead of Saturday’s game

Texas A&M (2-1. 1-0 SEC) will head back to Kyle Field to take on Bowling Green (1-1) on Saturday night, just a week after ending the ten-game SEC road losing streak against the Florida Gators, head coach Mike Elko also earned his first conference victory.

Take center stage this week, back quarterback Marcel Reed’s breakout performance in his first career starts has Aggie fan split on who should start on Saturday, while Elko and his staff are keeping things internal while Conner Weigman’s shoulder injury continues to heal.

Who ever starts under center, the Aggies run game and blocking up front looks like a predominate strength offensively through the last two weeks, while the defense and pass rush is steadily improving.

Focusing on the Falcons, here are three players to watch that could cause the Aggie defense problems on Saturday night.

RB Terion Stewart 

Bowling Green’s offense starts with the ground game, as junior running back Terion Stewart has looked the part during the Falcon’s first game against Fordham, averaging 11.5 yards per rush for 161 yards and a touchdown. Even after missing Bowling Green’s loss against Penn State, the team’s running back stable still ran for 121 yards and a touchdown, averaging 7.7 yards per carry so far.

QB Connor Bazelak 

Bowling Green will be competitive in nearly every game this season because of senior quarterback Connor Bazelak, who enters his final season with the Falcons after transferring from Missouri a couple of year ago. Only throwing for 12 touchdowns last season, Bazelak has steadily improved in the pocket, throwing for 422 yards and two touchdowns so far, including 254 yards against Penn State. However, this will be the toughest secondary he faces for the rest of the season.

TE Harold Fannin Jr. 

By far the most explosive offensive weapon on the Falcons roster, junior tight end Harold Fannin Jr. leads the team in receptions (17) and receiving yards (204) while reeling his his first touchdown against Penn State. Speed, strength, and impressive route running are just a few traits that make Fannin a nightmare matchup with linebackers who are forced to cover the seam.

On Saturday, I expect Aggie linebacker Scooby Williams to be on most of the coverage duties, while safety Marcus Ratcliffe possesses the length and athleticism to clean up any remaining coverage duties.

Texas A&M will host Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept. 21. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.

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