Drue Tranquill was a star at Notre Dame. After entering school as a safety he transitioned to linebacker where he thrived, starring on the College Football Playoff participant in 2018.
Tranquill was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019 and began the year starring on special teams before getting more playing time on defense as the year continued and him ultimately finishing with the second most tackles on the team.
Tranquill caught the attention of Josh Edwards at CBS Sports, as Edwards calls for a breakout 2020.
Tranquill is a more mobile linebacker used primarily in sub packages. Our breakout defensive team is going to be smaller, but no less impactful in our approach to combat more spread style offenses. Tranquill was all over the field last season. He should have more opportunities to make an impact with an improved defensive unit around him this season. – Josh Edwards of CBS Sports
Tranquill will have competition for playing time with what should be a healthier Chargers defense but certainly looks like he’s a solid NFL player in the making.