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Clemson OT Jackson Carman could be solid Day 2 selection for Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers will turn their attention to the draft to solidify the offensive line.

The Chargers have been reconstructing the offensive line through free agency, solidifying a few starting spots.

However, beyond that, the depth on the line is lacking talent and Los Angeles could benefit from how deep the group is in this year’s draft to shore it up.

Likely to be available on Day 2, former Clemson offensive tackle Jackson Carman should be on the Bolts’ radar to provide a boost.

The former five-star recruit signed with the Tigers for the class of 2018 out of Fairfield, OH, choosing them over Ohio State.

In Clemson’s zone scheme, Carman started exclusively at left tackle in 27 of 40 games, leading the Tigers to ACC titles and College Football Playoff appearances in all three seasons.

This past season, Carman played 793 snaps, anchoring an offensive line that allowed fewer than two sacks per game. He was named a second-team All-American, as well as a second-team All-ACC selection.

On the field, the 6-foot-4 and 317 pounder has the anchor ability, quick and  heavy hands and good awareness & communication in pass protection and leg drive, strength at the point of attack and finishing mentality in the running game.

While he has more than ideal athleticism for his size, Carman does struggle a little bit with his pad level, body control and balance, leading to some funky reps against savvy and speed rushers. However, some of that looked improved in 2020.

Due to his skillset, Carman projects as a right guard, where he could compete for a starting job as early as Year 1. Given his strength, sufficient length and power, he could kick out to right tackle, where he could handle a role as a long-term starter.

If L.A. considers drafting Carman, here’s what they would be getting:

“That I’m a smart football player, tough. I love to play the game for the love of the game. And I can help a team win,” he said.

Clemson OT Jackson Carman could be solid Day 2 selection for Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers will turn their attention to the draft to solidify the offensive line.

The Chargers have been reconstructing the offensive line through free agency, solidifying a few starting spots.

However, beyond that, the depth on the line is lacking talent and Los Angeles could benefit from how deep the group is in this year’s draft to shore it up.

Likely to be available on Day 2, former Clemson offensive tackle Jackson Carman should be on the Bolts’ radar to provide a boost.

The former five-star recruit signed with the Tigers for the class of 2018 out of Fairfield, OH, choosing them over Ohio State.

In Clemson’s zone scheme, Carman started exclusively at left tackle in 27 of 40 games, leading the Tigers to ACC titles and College Football Playoff appearances in all three seasons.

This past season, Carman played 793 snaps, anchoring an offensive line that allowed fewer than two sacks per game. He was named a second-team All-American, as well as a second-team All-ACC selection.

On the field, the 6-foot-4 and 317 pounder has the anchor ability, quick and  heavy hands and good awareness & communication in pass protection and leg drive, strength at the point of attack and finishing mentality in the running game.

While he has more than ideal athleticism for his size, Carman does struggle a little bit with his pad level, body control and balance, leading to some funky reps against savvy and speed rushers. However, some of that looked improved in 2020.

Due to his skillset, Carman projects as a right guard, where he could compete for a starting job as early as Year 1. Given his strength, sufficient length and power, he could kick out to right tackle, where he could handle a role as a long-term starter.

If L.A. considers drafting Carman, here’s what they would be getting:

“That I’m a smart football player, tough. I love to play the game for the love of the game. And I can help a team win,” he said.