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RB Isaiah Spiller makes first appearance in full Chargers uniform

Check out the Los Angeles Chargers’ fourth-round pick in full uniform.

Last Saturday, May 21, the NFLPA held its Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles, CA. The event provided football fans with their first look at some of the 2022 NFL draft’s popular prospects in the uniforms of their new teams.

For the Chargers, it wasn’t their first-round pick, guard Zion Johnson. Instead, it was the fourth-round selection, running back Isaiah Spiller, who represented the Bolts at the event.

Check him out below, donning the infamous powder blue jersey that features his number 28 and the gold pants.

(Photos courtesy of AP’s Ryan Kang)

This summer, Spiller will compete with Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree for the No. 2 running back spot.

Should he come out on top, Spiller would be an ideal complement to Austin Ekeler, as he possesses the vision, change-of-direction, and toughness to win on the ground and the receiving upside to make an impact early on in his pro career.

2022 NFL draft: Chargers pick RB Isaiah Spiller with No. 123 overall selection

The Los Angeles Chargers add to their backfield with the No. 123 overall selection.

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The Chargers have taken former Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller with the No. 123 overall selection in the 2022 NFL draft.

Spiller rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of the past two seasons and made 74 receptions over this three-year tenure with the Aggies.

At 6-foot and 217 pounds, Spiller has the vision, speed, and change-of-direction ability to become an all-down player at the next level.

Given the need to find a reliable running mate for Austin Ekeler, the selection of Spiller makes a lot of sense.

 

2022 NFL draft: Watch highlights of new Chargers RB Isaiah Spiller

Get familiar with the newest member of the Los Angeles Chargers, RB Isaiah Spiller.

The Chargers got their presumed complement to Austin Ekeler with the pick of former Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller at No. 123 overall.

The first thing that stands out with Spiller is his vision. He has the eyes to find the holes and his footwork allows him to get between them quickly.

Spiller has smooth and fluid feet when changing directions.

He may not be a bruiser, but Spiller has the toughness and the ability to easily run through arm tackles and grind out extra yardage on contact.

He ran screens, flats, swings, and wheels out of the backfield, where he showed good hands and catching ability.

Spiller does lack long speed and fumbles can be an issue, as he put the ball on the ground nearly 10 times in just three seasons.

The bottom line is that the Chargers got a solid running back in the fourth round who is capable of coming in and making an early impact for them and freeing up some of Ekeler’s workload.