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Chargers lock up six rookies to contracts, one remains unsigned

The Chargers officially signed six members of their 2023 NFL draft class to four-year contracts.

The Chargers officially signed six members of their 2023 NFL draft class to four-year contracts Friday.

Wide receivers Quentin Johnston and Derius Davis, linebacker Daiyan Henley, offensive lineman Jordan McFadden, defensive tackle Scott Matlock and quarterback Max Duggan inked their rookie deals.

The only player that remains unsigned is edge defender Tuli Tuipulotu.

Coaches got to see their draftees at work today, as Los Angeles began its rookie minicamp at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

Highlights from Day 1 of Chargers rookie minicamp

The Chargers rookies, including first-round pick Quentin Johnston took the field.

Friday marked the first day of Chargers rookie minicamp, which was highlighted by first-round pick Quentin Johnston.

The event will run through the next two days and end on May 14.

This feature will include a collection of tweets from team reporters from the session.

Read on to see a collection of the highlights and top tweets from the Bolts reporters in attendance.

Where each of the Chargers’ draft picks ranked on pre-draft big boards

Looking at the Chargers’ selections and seeing how they stacked up with other draft analysts’ big boards.

Analysts and fans are justifying the team’s picks based on value throughout the draft. Did they get a steal? Was it about right? Did they reach?

So we will look at the Chargers’ selections and how they stacked up with other draft analysts’ big boards.

Draft Wire: Top 150

Pro Football Focus: Top 200

Daniel Jeremiah: Top 150

CBS Sports: NFL Draft Prospect Rankings

The Athletic: Top 300

Todd McShay: Top 350

Mel Kiper Jr: Top 150

2023 NFL draft: Chargers announce rookie jersey numbers

The Los Angeles Chargers rookies have their jersey numbers set in stone.

The Chargers announced the jersey numbers for their 2023 rookie class on Thursday.

Here’s a look at the first-year players and the numbers they will be sporting:

  • WR Quentin Johnston – 1
  • EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 45
  • LB Daiyan Henley – 0
  • WR Derius Davis – 12
  • OL Jordan McFadden – 71
  • DL Scott Matlock – 99
  • QB Max Duggan – 8

1 stat to know about each of Chargers’ draft picks

These numbers should make Chargers fans more intrigued about the incoming rookie class.

The Chargers came away with an impressive haul of draft picks last weekend.

We picked out one stat to know about each of Los Angeles’ draft picks from their collegiate career. These numbers should make supporters feel even more intrigued about the incoming rookie class.

5 takeaways from the Chargers’ 2023 draft class

Here are some final thoughts on the Los Angeles Chargers’ haul in the 2023 NFL draft.

General manager Tom Telesco, head coach Brandon Staley and company knew that the 2023 NFL draft was a crucial part of their roster reconstruction after a steady approach in free agency.

For the most part, they accomplished that by landing impactful players and some that should be key pieces of the team down the road.

With that, here are five takeaways from Los Angeles’ haul.

Chargers’ 2023 draft class: All 7 players selected by Los Angeles

Meet the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2023 NFL draft class.

The Chargers completed the 2023 NFL draft with seven selections in total, four on offense and three on defense.

Los Angeles opened up the draft in the first round (No. 21) with wide receiver Quentin Johnston and closed it out in the seventh round (No. 239) with quarterback Max Duggan.

Here’s a look at every player the Bolts drafted and the spot where they were taken.

Instant analysis of the Chargers’ pick of Clemson OL Jordan McFadden at No. 156 overall

What the selection of Jordan McFadden means for the Los Angeles Chargers.

LA has addressed their lack of depth on the offensive line.

Clemson’s Jordan McFadden became the latest rookie to join the Chargers when he was selected with the 156th overall pick. A three-year starter and team captain at Clemson, McFadden started 39 straight games between left and right tackle.

McFadden profiles as a guard in the NFL at just 6’2” despite his 34” arms. With above average foot speed, he should excel in zone blocking concepts, and his length will serve him well to reach defensive linemen from the interior.

McFadden had a 7.10 RAS with elite speed grades, but his player card illustrates the size concerns that will preclude him from staying on the outside in the NFL. It’s a tad reminiscent of LA’s selection of Jamaree Salyer a season ago. Salyer, of course, went on to start double digit games at left tackle and is penciled in as a starter at guard entering the 2023 season.

McFadden’s rise up the depth chart will likely not be as auspicious. However, it does fill a valuable need for a Chargers team who had few depth options on the offensive line and struggled with injuries a season ago. He’ll likely enter the season as the swing guard, but could theoretically compete for the swing tackle spot as well if LA thinks his experience at Clemson outweighs his outlier size.

He’s a bit of a lunger in pass protection and his play strength varies due to his smaller stature, but a move inside will give McFadden a smaller area to work with. That way, he can use his speed to catch opposing linemen off guard and won’t have to reach for players trying to slip past him.

Bottom line: the Chargers needed depth on the offensive line. McFadden is an experienced leader who will add that depth wherever LA asks him to.

2023 NFL draft: Chargers pick OL Jordan McFadden with No. 156 overall selection

The Chargers added depth to the offensive line.

The Chargers have taken former Clemson tackle Jordan McFadden with the No. 156 overall selection in the 2023 NFL draft.

McFadden was a proven offensive lineman in college, logging 2,960 snaps in his five seasons, with 39 career starts split between left tackle (27) and right tackle (12).

He was named first-team All-ACC and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy for the top blocker in the conference after his final season with the Tigers.

McFadden has exceptionally long arms at over 34 inches, but he is 6-foot-2, which might suggest a position change to guard at the next level.

Colts sent high-ranking executive to Clemson pro day

Morocco Brown represented the Colts at Clemson’s pro day.

Throughout the month of March and even into early April, the Indianapolis Colts will send scouts to the majority of college pro days across the country. But when a high-ranking executive likely Morocco Brown is in attendance, there’s typically some kind of signal.

That was the case for Clemson’s pro day on Tuesday. Brown was among the high-ranking NFL executives on hand for the drills, representing the Colts at the workout, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.

While the Colts are expected to use their first-round pick on a quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL draft, there are a few players from Clemson the could have their eyes on.

It was reported earlier this offseason that the Colts had a meeting a with offensive tackle prospect Jordan McFadden, who could be a late Day 2, early Day 3 selection in the draft.

The big name for Clemson this draft season is edge rusher Myles Murphy, who brings elite size and athleticism to the field. Many scouts see him in a similar mold to Travon Walker. An elite athlete who likely needs more development as a pass rusher.

The Colts won’t be in the market for Murphy because he’s likely a first-round pick. Assuming they go with a quarterback prospect, they won’t have the chance to take Murphy.

Other prospects who likely have some draft buzz from Clemson include defensive tackle Bryan Bresee, linebacker Trenton Simpson, edge rusher K.J. Henry and tight end Davis Allen.

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