The Chargers are showing interest in a player from down the road.
According to KPRC’s Aaron Wilson, Los Angles had USC running back Travis Dye do positional drills and met with him at their local pro day.
Wilson also reported that Dye ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 and 4.50 via video-electronic with a trainer.
An Oregon transfer, Dye had a leg injury that ended his season prematurely with the Trojans.
In 10 games in 2022, Dye amassed 884 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns on 145 attempts, while he also caught 21 passes for 202 yards.
During his time with the Ducks, Dye recorded 3,111 career rushing yards, 869 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns.
Despite being invited to the NFL scouting combine, he wasn’t able to take part in any of the drills due to his injury recovery.
The 5-foot-10 and 201-pound Dye is a quick and elusive back with good contact balance and very yards-after-catch skills as a receiver.
The Chargers could be looking to bring in more players to compete for a roster spot or on the practice squad, and Dye would be a solid option on late Day 3 or as a priority free agent.
Justin Herbert and Dye are familiar with one another, having spent two seasons (2018, 2019) on the same team.