2024 Chargers Draft Superthread - Prospect Discussion - Draft Has Started

[DerwinBosa]

That might push him back into the 3rd round.

He has length and catches everything in traffic, smooth mover and pass catcher .... I wouldn't mind him there.

I hope he does, but I find it hard to believe that a 40 time will drop him. His 4.69 is faster than what Jerry Rice ran.

[Boltjolt]

Kris Abrams Draine * slot guy, battles, flips his hips, feet are good, overall a solid
Terrion Arnold * flips hips well, play speed better than straight line, has talent, will translate
Willie Drew * he sux (well, so much for that.... thought I had somethin' on the line there)
Renardo Green * slow feet, struggles to turn, no twitch, better short area, needs to cover more ground
Daequan Hardy * pure slot guy, good play speed, quick feet, better straight line, slower in short area, knees are not ideal, plays too high
Cam Hart * no issues really, but didn't blow anyone away
DJ James * moves well, quick feet, no real complaints
Elijah James * feet need to cover more ground, has got something to him
Jarrian Jones * much better when he's in a spot and can change in a zone
Kalen King * not a corner, will never stick to peoples, back bender, can't get ass down, slow
Kamari Lassiter * press guy all day, hips are fine, not blazing feet, better football player than track star
Max Melton * very smooth, easy going back, no problem, faster than quick, struggles to slow down
Quinyon Mitchell * unbelievable 40, phenomenal hip movement, basically an on field instruction manual
Josh Newton * pretty quick feet, solid base, can do it in short areas, really good short area changing direction, good football player
Andru Phillips * athlete traits are there
Nehemiah Pritchett * overall really solid
Mike Sainristil * slot guy, tough w/great ball skills, nice knee bend, really good, like the base
Chau Smith Wade * scared to like him.... confused
Josh Wallace * looks like an LB
Ryan Watts * covers alotta ground, executes

has Kool Aid as his No. 1 corner.... Arnold @6.... DeJean @8

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[DerwinBosa]

Bowers didn't need to work out. He got what he needed done at the Combine by weighing in and getting measured. I didn't think he was going to weigh more than 230 pounds. I was pleasantly surprised to see him weigh in at 243. He could still bulk up a bit, but he's not too small for the position.

I have not heard any teams taking Laiatu Latu off of their draft boards. With that being the case, he's at the top of my list among realistic first-round prospects for us. If we can get him after trading back that would be great, but I would draft him fifth overall. I also really like Jared Verse and Dallas Turner, and the offensive tackle prospects are among my favorites, as well.

But, with Harbaugh and Hortiz running the show, I will be fully supportive of whoever they pick.

[beachcomber]

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[Boltjolt]

Went back to watch video again of Theo and Reiman.

Watched little of Reiman prior to today.
Reiman is a much better blocker than Theo. He actually is pretty good. Sticks with his man but from time to time he doesn't get solid contact , most of the time he does a really good job of keeping the defender at bay.
Doesn't play as fast as he timed but he would be a good pick to be our blocking TE2. Didn't really get to run much of a route tree in the offense that I saw but I wasn't watching highlights, i was watching vs video to see every play of his in a game.
Need to see more. Will go to some highlights to see him as a play maker and if he has enough for more than a blocking TE.

Didn't change my mind.
Theo he gives it a go as a blocker but doesn't stick with it long enough, doesn't really move defenders. Looks a little better in pass protection. Needs work in run blocking. He isn't a very good route runner either but he did have a better route tree to show it more. Doesn't play to his timed speed either. Also watched a vs video.
Have seen some of his highlights already. Not sure Theo could start and he a TE2. Think we would need to sign someone. Parham i think could maybe beat him out for TE2.....which isn't a great thing. At least year 1.

[Topcat]

These interviews man. Dude doesn’t believe in space. I’d take him off my board.

Would that make him, ahem, a "space case?"

[Formula 21]

Bowers didn't need to work out. He got what he needed done at the Combine by weighing in and getting measured. I didn't think he was going to weigh more than 230 pounds. I was pleasantly surprised to see him weigh in at 243. He could still bulk up a bit, but he's not too small for the position.

I have not heard any teams taking Laiatu Latu off of their draft boards. With that being the case, he's at the top of my list among realistic first-round prospects for us. If we can get him after trading back that would be great, but I would draft him fifth overall. I also really like Jared Verse and Dallas Turner, and the offensive tackle prospects are among my favorites, as well.

But, with Harbaugh and Hortiz running the show, I will be fully supportive of whoever they pick.

Did Bowers gain weight for the combine and then not run because the weight made him slower?

[Boltjolt]

Did Bowers gain weight for the combine and then not run because the weight made him slower?

He wasn't planning on doing drills. Usually they will do drills at their pro day but haven't heard if he will. May not be doing them then either as to not get an injury which as a top 5 to 10 ranked player, I probably wouldn't either.

[beachcomber]

Ben Sinnott * fastest 3 cone (for TEs) @6.82

Dominique Hampton * best 3 cone for safeties @6.83

Mike Sainristil * high character guy
Nate Wiggins * minor character concerns ??

[Lone Bolt]

Went back to watch video again of Theo and Reiman.

Watched little of Reiman prior to today.
Reiman is a much better blocker than Theo. He actually is pretty good. Sticks with his man but from time to time he doesn't get solid contact , most of the time he does a really good job of keeping the defender at bay.
Doesn't play as fast as he timed but he would be a good pick to be our blocking TE2. Didn't really get to run much of a route tree in the offense that I saw but I wasn't watching highlights, i was watching vs video to see every play of his in a game.
Need to see more. Will go to some highlights to see him as a play maker and if he has enough for more than a blocking TE.

Didn't change my mind.
Theo he gives it a go as a blocker but doesn't stick with it long enough, doesn't really move defenders. Looks a little better in pass protection. Needs work in run blocking. He isn't a very good route runner either but he did have a better route tree to show it more. Doesn't play to his timed speed either. Also watched a vs video.
Have seen some of his highlights already. Not sure Theo could start and he a TE2. Think we would need to sign someone. Parham i think could maybe beat him out for TE2.....which isn't a great thing. At least year 1.

I did the same thing, but saw things a little differently.

Reiman is a good blocker when he has the advantage, but gets caught off balance at times, nearly getting decleated by DBs surprising him with direction changes. More powerful than explosive or twitchy...not a playmaker, just a target when needed...no real YAC to his game. But size, athleticism, power, and decent hands make him intriguing as a #2 blocking TE, especially on power plays.

Theo has a lot more receiving chops on tape...I dont think he is a bad route runner, though a few times he ran it lazy, like he knew he wasnt getting the ball that play. Surprising after the catch, will make decent football moves. Better blocker than the Ohio St game...he had some whiffs that irked me, but when I watched again, he had some good blocks, also.

Bottom line...gimme Bowers, or sign Everett, Henry, etc....I like both these kids day 3, but neither of these guys is a #1 yet (Theo may get there)

Next: Tanner McLachlan...

[Lone Bolt]

Tanner McLachlan

Blocking: Not a bulldozer, but gives great effort. Better in open space, being patient with his approach, and not lunging or overrunning assignment. Got the frame to add a little bulk, too...

Receiving: Another pleasant surprise. Runs good routes, gets good position on stick routes, good movement skills after catching the ball, good hands I think, though I didnt look up drops...

If this class has a Sam La Porta, as in a good prospect who gets overlooked, but might have playmaking talent, and with the right system and QB, could knock it out of the park next year...might be this kid. Sleeper.

Still...wouldnt bet the farm on any of these guys outside of Bowers, for our #1...but I do like some of the upside day 3.

[Lone Bolt]

Bottom Line on TEs...

I would actually take Bowers at 5...but would much prefer to trade back and nab him. As for the rest of the class? Nothing til day 3, and no #1s, unless there really is a La Porta hiding here...(McLachlan...Sinnot?) Bell and Sanders are a bit disappointing to me...Sinnot is an athlete...Stover was a let down...Holker is an interesting priority UDFA...

Good news? See several guys who I think can see a lot of action for us as #2s in 12 personnel next year...

Bad news? Wouldnt bet the farm on any of these guys as #1s, outside of Bowers...and all are gonna have some obvious growing pains year 1...including Bowers...would hope we got some vets in mind for the position.

Edit: When I say no TE til day 3, I mean for us...I dont think Sanders, for example, is worth passing up on other more talented players that we could use...but a couple of these TEs may indeed go day 2 to other teams.