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2023 NFL draft: 3 offensive tackles for Chargers to watch at combine

Here are a few offensive tackles at the NFL Scouting Combine that the Los Angeles Chargers could target in the draft.

The on-field portion of the NFL Combine begins on Thursday, marking the start of the testing circuit that propels some prospects into the stratosphere while ruining the stock of others. To prepare, we at Chargers Wire are previewing players from every position.

Offensive tackle isn’t a position of need for Los Angeles…as of now. With Trey Pipkins set to become a free agent, the Chargers have a number of decisions to make about the future in front of Justin Herbert. Bringing Pipkins back would add continuity. Letting him walk and plugging in Jamaree Salyer would lighten the salary cap bill. Starting Salyer at guard, cutting Matt Feiler for the cap relief, and starting a rookie at right tackle would lighten it even further.

Warren McClendon’s NFL draft profile

Here’s a look at UGA OT Warren McClendon’s NFL draft profile ahead of the combine…

Georgia offensive tackle Warren McClendon is one of 13 Bulldogs getting ready for the 2023 NFL draft. The All-SEC tackle will be participating in this week’s NFL combine along with 11 other fellow teammates in Indianapolis.

McClendon was a three-year starter on Georgia’s offensive front that helped lead the Bulldogs to consecutive national titles.

NFL.com recently released McClendon’s detailed draft profile ahead of combine week.

Overview: A three-year starter and two-time national champion, McClendon has been a hardworking team leader at Georgia. His intangibles, however, are countered by a lack of ideal size, length and athleticism as either a tackle or a guard. McClendon needs to get stronger and will always have issues finding success too far away from home base, but he works to the whistle and has enough pass protection savvy for multi-positional consideration as a backup.

Strengths: Plays with consistent effort and toughness. Might offer three-position flexibility. High football IQ and knows where he needs to be. Squeezes into teammate’s hip on double teams.

Weaknesses: Can’t count on quickness or power as an advantage. Plays with tall pads and narrow base. Defenders able to slip away from sustain tries. Sluggish feet limit his overall range.

Click here for more strengths and weaknesses.

You can catch McClendon’s combine workout with the offensive lineman on NFL Network on March 5.

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Photos: Georgia Bulldogs at the 2023 Senior Bowl

Four Georgia Bulldogs are participating in the 2023 Senior Bowl. What are some of the top photos from practice?

Four Georgia Bulldogs are participating in the 2023 Senior Bowl. Georgia is expected to have many more players selected in the 2023 NFL draft.

Georgia’s four seniors participating in the Senior Bowl are all back-to-back national champions. Running back Kenny McIntosh suffered a calf cramp early in the week, but bounced back to have a strong week of practice.

Defensive back Christopher Smith was physical in coverage and perhaps a little two grabby, but he showed versatility and does not normally line up as a cornerback. Offensive tackle Warren McClendon continues to primarily play right tackle and is wearing No. 77 to honor Devin Willock, who tragically passed away earlier this year.

Here’s a look at the top photos of Georgia Bulldogs during Senior Bowl practice:

Highlights: Georgia Bulldogs in Senior Bowl one-on-one drills

How are Georgia Bulldogs performing in Senior Bowl practice?

Georgia’s Warren McClendon, Christopher Smith, Jack Podlesny, and Kenny McIntosh are all participating in the 2023  Reese’s Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl is one of the top NFL draft scouting events.

Georgia has 13 players with a realistic shot of being drafted in the 2023 NFL draft. Most of these NFL draft prospects will go through various predraft workouts like the combine and pro day. However, the Senior Bowl is widely considered one of the best NFL draft scouting events thanks to the transparency it has.

How are Georgia Bulldogs performing in Senior Bowl practice? Here’s a peak at some of the more interesting one-on-one reps featuring Georgia Bulldogs:

Senior Bowl: Georgia OT Warren McClendon wears late teammate Devin Willock’s No. 77

Warren McClendon reps Devin Willock’s No. 77 at Senior Bowl practice…

Georgia offensive tackle Warren McClendon is wearing late teammate Devin Willock’s No. 77 as he participates in the Reese’s Senior Bowl this week.

The tribute comes after a single vehicle crash took the lives of Willock and staff member Chandler LeCroy early in the early morning of Jan. 15.

McClendon was also in the car at the time of the crash and sustained minor injuries.

McClendon will represent Willock by wearing his number in practices this week and the all-star game between the National and American squads on Saturday.

The game will kickoff at 2:30 p.m. ET in Mobile, Ala., and will be televised on the NFL Network.

Senior Bowl measurements released for 4 Georgia football players

Senior Bowl measurements for 4 Bulldogs…

Four Georgia Bulldogs are participating this week in the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

Running back Kenny McIntosh, offensive lineman Warren McClendon, safety Christopher Smith and kicker Jack Podlesny will showcase their skills in front of a host of NFL organizations ahead of the 2023 draft.

On Tuesday, the Senior Bowl measured each player much like the NFL combine does. Here are the results for each Bulldog.

First up is McIntosh: 

McIntosh is ranked just outside of ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr’s Top-10 running back prospects.

Next up is McClendon:

Like McIntosh, McClendon is ranked just outside of Kiper’s Top-10 players at offensive tackle.

Next up is Smith:

Smith is the No. 6 safety prospect, according to Kiper’s Top-10 safeties.

Last up is Podlesny:

Podlesny is rated as the No. 7 kicker, according to Kiper’s Top-10 kicker prospects.

2023 Senior Bowl Preview: Offensive Tackles

We continue our preview of the 2023 Senior Bowl with the offensive tackles

One of the most important events on the National Football League calendar is the Senior Bowl. Held the week after the conference championship games, it is the true beginning of the NFL draft cycle.

Not only do scouts and analysts like us get to see over 100 draft prospects in one place competing against each other, but it’s also an opportunity for analysts and personnel alike to get together and have discussions about a number of topics.

As we look forward to this year’s Senior Bowl, both managing editor Tyler Forness and columnist Matt Anderson will be there in person to break everything down.

We will be breaking down each position group and what to look for throughout the week. Here is the wide receiver position.

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman sends love and condolences to Air Force and Georgia

It’s been a tough last few days for the college football committee

Over the last few days, college football has lost some players and a staff member with [autotag]Notre Dame[/autotag] head coach [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag] being well aware of the losses.

[autotag]Air Force[/autotag] offensive lineman [autotag]Hunter Brown[/autotag] passed away after suffering a medical emergency going to a class. [autotag]Georgia[/autotag] offensive lineman [autotag]Devin Willock[/autotag] and support staff member [autotag]Chandler LeCroy[/autotag] were involved in a single-vehicle car crash that saw both of them pass away. Offensive tackle [autotag]Warren McClendon[/autotag] was also in the car but suffered just a cut on his head that required stitches.

It’s been a difficult couple of days across the nation and Freeman made a statement about both programs, sending his love and condolences.

Being part of a collegiate football program is like being in a fraternity, even if you are on a different campus, there is still a connection. It’s great to see Freeman take a leadership role and make a statement. He is showing the country why he was the correct choice to lead the Irish program, on and off the field.

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Georgia vs. TCU: UGA injury report ahead of national championship

Updates on Darnell Washington, Warren McClendon, Chaz Chambliss & more…

Georgia secured a 42-41 win in the playoff semifinal last Saturday, but the Bulldogs didn’t leave Atlanta without injuries.

Starting tight end Darnell Washington missed the second half versus the Buckeyes due to an ankle injury, and outside linebacker Chaz Chambliss went down with a knee injury.

Right tackle Warren McClendon was questionable for the game due to an MCL strain and played one snap.

Here’s an updated Georgia injury report ahead of the national title game versus TCU:

Georgia vs. Ohio State: Updated UGA injury report ahead of Peach Bowl

Injury updates on Warren McClendon, Ladd McConkey and more…

No. 1 Georgia (13-0) will take on No. 4 Ohio State (11-1) in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Saturday night.

The Bulldogs did not escape the SEC Championship win over LSU without injuries: Two starters left the game and did not return.

Here is an updated Georgia injury report ahead of the Peach Bowl: