2023 Mock Draft Thread

[Boltjolt]

Just watched his highlight video. Nothing special. It pretty much matches his production on the field.

Now more than ever after watching that we probably need to draft another LB for depth if we are one injury away from him being our stater. I bet Patrick Mahomes would love it if Neimann was our starter. Neimann sure looks like a TT draft pick to me. If I recall he was pretty excited after drafting him.

Well, he isn't a starter lol. He is depth and if you didn't like his highlights then ok. My guess if not for this discussion, you would of. But no biggy. I am for more depth to compete with Amen.

Mahomes is already gifted Murray that he gets to face.

[gzubeck]

Well, he isn't a starter lol. He is depth and if you didn't like his highlights then ok. My guess if not for this discussion, you would of. But no biggy. I am for more depth to compete with Amen.

Mahomes is already gifted Murray that he gets to face.

I really Like To'o To'o as an LB. Nothing super fancy just a brick wall lunch pail player. I would even start considering him in the third round if other players are off the board.

[blueman]

Mahomes is already gifted Murray that he gets to face.

Jeebus but if that ain’t true.

[Wrbanwal]

This arm chair GM makes big news for Detroit.

at #6 - somehow Will Anderson drops because all the other gm’s are so enamored with QBs

Jalen Carter drops to 18 because of “baggage”. Who doesn’t!!!

Lions dominate like the 85 Bears.

[Boltnut]

I really Like To'o To'o as an LB. Nothing super fancy just a brick wall lunch pail player. I would even start considering him in the third round if other players are off the board.

To'o To'o is probably what Staley is looking for... a guy who can read and react quickly.
It's why Tranquill is gone and Kendricks is here.
All of the LB's that Staley inherited were either depth-talent or not suited to play Staley's style.
They will keep adding LB's to the roster... I just don't expect them to be flashy or high-round picks.
Free agent pick ups might be the approach. Or players that fall in the draft (like To'o To'o seems to be doing) and become value picks (ala Salyer).

[Boltnut]

Morning Mock

21: R1 P21 WR Jordan Addison - USC
54: R2 P23 EDGE Derick Hall - Auburn
85: R3 P22 CB Julius Brents - Kansas State
125: R4 P23 RB Israel Abanikanda - Pittsburgh
156: R5 P21 TE Zack Kuntz - Old Dominion
200: R6 P23 C Alex Forsyth - Oregon
239: R7 P22 LB Ventrell Miller - Florida

I usually mock CB in the 1st because I just think BPA will be CB. But I decided to play along with the notion that the Chargers are focused on WR as their PON/BPA.
I normally get my WR in the 3rd round... so I switched up the two positions. BTW... I don't expect Julius Brents to be there in the 3rd round... or Kuntz to be there in the 5th...
But hey, it's pundits and mocks... so whatever. It does help to show which positions are fairly deep.
I also try to include guys the Chargers have met with. This version, Addison, Brents, Kuntz, and Miller are included.
It might also indicate where the Chargers believe they can draft certain positions/players....?

[Lone Bolt]

Well, he isn't a starter lol. He is depth and if you didn't like his highlights then ok. My guess if not for this discussion, you would of. But no biggy. I am for more depth to compete with Amen.

Mahomes is already gifted Murray that he gets to face.

Got high hopes for Niemann...I really like the kid...liked him a lot coming out...he has all the physical tools...I'm just hoping he has it between the ears, and has the processing speed to match his physical gifts and motor...it would be a boon to the LB corps.

[Boltnut]

Got high hopes for Niemann...I really like the kid...liked him a lot coming out...he has all the physical tools...I'm just hoping he has it between the ears, and has the processing speed to match his physical gifts and motor...it would be a boon to the LB corps.

He needs to recognize blocking schemes more quickly to get re-signed by Staley in 2025.
Read/react... get to your assignment.

[dmac_bolt]

This Williams vs Neiman debate is getting HOT. Dig the energy.

Any 5th rd pick is a flier, my lying eyes see something slightly more in Williams vs Neiman but who knows until they get a chance at the next level to prove it. He is slightly faster and looks like he plays faster but … idunno - he is playing lower competition - thats very true. Given it takes 2, 3, 4 late Rd picks to find that diamond in the rough, taking two late Rd LBs over several years to find that one that can become a starter isn’t the most shocking strategy i have ever heard.

We can say for every position on the team that once we get past Rd2 pick (and maybe Rd1), he is likely not an instant starter but is that beloved depth so desired by the local skeptics.

Sorry - carry on …

[TexanBeerlover]

Chargers 2023 Mock Draft - TexanBeerlover

21. Joey Porter Jr. CB, Penn State 6-2 1/2 193

Pedigree, elite length, sure tackling press corner.

54. Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State 6-6 253

Highest ceiling in class, stay flying under radar until Charger selection 2nd round. Duck to Beaver connection.

85. Derrick Hall, Edge, Auburn 6-3 254

Motor & length 34 1/2" arm length 10" hands to rip and pull linemen off balance.

102. Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State 5'11" 185

Complete skill set, intelligence and return abilities on special teams.

156. Daniel Scott, S California 6-1 208

Team Captain has length and versatility (can drop into slot or kick outside the hashes).

200. Sir'Vocea Dennis, LB Pittsburgh 6' 1/2" 226 33" arm length 10 5/8" hands (Micha Parsons 31 1/2" arms 11" hands)

Area scout tip, type of LB Staley would covet, excellent in coverage (top 70%) rarely missed tackles (under 5%) & 92% run defense grade.

239. Brett Neilon, C USC 6-2 295

Tore ACL in Pac-12 Championship Game (only reason available this late) had successful surgery and has been attacking rehab for three months. Plenty of time with to fully recover, Study under Linsley, to be a solid future starting Center for the Chargers. Protected probable #1 overall pick in 2024 Caleb Williams, he gave up zero sacks and zero hits.

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[Boltnut]

Morning Mock (Monday)

21: R1 P21 S Brian Branch - Alabama
54: R2 P23 LB Trenton Simpson - Clemson
85: R3 P22 EDGE Isaiah McGuire - Missouri
125: R4 P23 WR Charlie Jones - Purdue
156: R5 P21 TE Zack Kuntz - Old Dominion
200: R6 P23 G McClendon Curtis - Chattanooga
239: R7 P22 RB Mohamed Ibrahim - Minnesota

Back to DB in the 1st... BPA
After yesterday's discussion about LB's... and re-watching the Jag game... I drafted Trenton Simpson. BPA
2nd day in a row that Zack Kuntz was there in the 5th. Probably too much to ask for.
Why do pundits put Ibrahim this low...? Everyone does it. Is the RB group this deep?

[Velo]

Chargers 2023 Mock Draft - TexanBeerlover

21. Joey Porter Jr. CB, Penn State 6-2 1/2 193

Pedigree, elite length, sure tackling press corner.

54. Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State 6-6 253

Highest ceiling in class, stay flying under radar until Charger selection 2nd round. Duck to Beaver connection.

85. Derrick Hall, Edge, Auburn 6-3 254

Motor & length 34 1/2" arm length 10" hands to rip and pull linemen off balance.

102. Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State 5'11" 185

Complete skill set, intelligence and return abilities on special teams.

156. Daniel Scott, S California 6-1 208

Team Captain has length and versatility (can drop into slot or kick outside the hashes).

200. Sir'Vocea Dennis, LB Pittsburgh 6' 1/2" 226 33" arm length 10 5/8" hands (Micha Parsons 31 1/2" arms 11" hands)

Area scout tip, type of LB Staley would covet, excellent in coverage (top 70%) rarely missed tackles (under 5%) & 92% run defense grade.

239. Brett Neilon, C USC 6-2 295

Tore ACL in Pac-12 Championship Game (only reason available this late) had successful surgery and has been attacking rehab for three months. Plenty of time with to fully recover, Study under Linsley, to be a solid future starting Center for the Chargers. Protected probable #1 overall pick in 2024 Caleb Williams, he gave up zero sacks and zero hits.

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No running back?