2024 Chargers Draft Superthread - Prospect Discussion - Draft Has Started

[Bolt4Knob]

So may come down to fleecing Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas, Minny or who else versus taking Alt or some other OT, Nabors or some other WR or Bowers. Or
we may even draft an edge guy.

Lots of possibilities there. For us this is probably going to be the most interesting draft since AJ pulled off the Manning trade.

A key will be who trades for Fields and does McCarthy move up. Really hope Daniels makes it past AZ

[Formula 21]

I covet this man more than any of the right tackles. Top edges just have more value. And I think he is on the Bolt’s list at #5.

Dallas Turner
Alabama

Best team fits: Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers.




Chop Robinson performed well enough to slot in here, but it's just too tough to look past Turner's testing results. He ran a 4.46 40 at 247 pounds, broke 40 inches in the vertical leap, tied for second among edge rushers in the broad jump (10-foot-7) and fit in perfectly while working out with the linebackers. I'd have liked to see him stacked up against fellow edge rushers, but if anything, we learned he has more range for usage in the NFL than the average edge rusher. He's going to be a star.

[charger1_sj]

A key will be who trades for Fields and does McCarthy move up. Really hope Daniels makes it past AZ

I think we will know more once FA starts. Right now little to no chance. The first three picks are slated to be QBs. Daniels is
a top 3, maybe top 2. Gotta hope McCarthy, Nix, and Penix move up the charts.

We still don't know what will happen to Cousins. That could really shake things up.

[Bolt4Knob]

I think we will know more once FA starts. Right now little to no chance. The first three picks are slated to be QBs. Daniels is
a top 3, maybe top 2. Gotta hope McCarthy, Nix, and Penix move up the charts.

We still don't know what will happen to Cousins. That could really shake things up.

Very true. This is going to be a busy week for NFL transactions post combine

I think Hortiz will release Kendricks first - -or maybe announce the Allen extension

[jamrock]

One of these QB needy teams likely outside the top 3 is going to take a shot with Russ.

[Chargers8491]

Bingo. #5 to #13 is going to net us more than if we trade to Atlanta and then trade again to the Raiders. The caveat being no QBs worth the
#8 spot because the good ones are gone.

Maybe not QB but there would potentially be a WR someone might trade up for. Teams have given up a lot to grab players outside of QB and recently, IIRC. There's no telling which players a team will fall in love with and will give a ransom for.

[Bolt4Knob]

One of these QB needy teams likely outside the top 3 is going to take a shot with Russ.

He is either going to a team like the Chiefs to win or to a team where he can resurrect his career and increase his value and see if he can make some money in 2025.

Steelers
Patriots
Falcons
Vikings
Raiders

[21&500]

Joe Alt's 3 Cone was identical to Lane Johnson's.

In a measurable that really matters, the 5 Yard Split shows Alt immediately getting up to 14.14 mph. This is tops among Combine OL and shows Alt will be great in pulls and reaches.

It's Amateur Hour around here.

Watch game videos !

This is significant for me because I did not expect Alt to be close to Lane Johnson.

[Velo]

Increasingly I'm seeing predictions that Marvin Harrison Jr. falls to the Chargers at #5. Opinion is growing that the first four players chosen will be QBs, with JJ McCarthy going at #4. If MHII is available at #5, is it a no-brainer Harbaugh will take him there, he would be the obvious best player available? Do we all agree on this?

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/chargers_take_son_of_hall_of_famer_in_new_mock_draft/s1_13132_40055744

[Formula 21]

Dallas Turner

Current Draft Projection and Summary


Turner grades out as a borderline top-10 and blue-chip prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, and he’s the top EDGE prospect on my board. A young, productive player with an all-encompassing physical profile and a steep upward track, there isn’t much preventing Turner from being an early first-round pick.

Turner came into the 2023 spring period in the 240-pound range, but he played the 2023 campaign at a listed 252 pounds, and his play strength looked visibly improved. Not only that, but Turner retained his freakish explosiveness, speed, and bend. And in little moments, we got to see what his ceiling could look like.

Even with hand-usage improvements, Turner can still strive for more consistency, both with his pass-rushing plan and overall hand precision. But Turner has one of the most complete physical pallets of any EDGE over the past five years, and it yields astronomical upside.

With his blistering speed and gravity-defying bend, Turner can eviscerate tackles at the apex, and his finesse element also enables him to rush from alignment-versatile looks, stunt freely, and stress blocking angles across the front. But with his elite length, Turner also boasts a menacing power component.

With his hyperactive lateral twitch and fluidity, Turner can widen tackles before exploding into the torso with ruthless long-arms and bull-rushes. To that end, he’s shown he can scare tackles into flashing their hands with feigned power rushes and then capitalize with swipes and rips. And in pursuit, he’s an albatross with his closing speed and motor.

Turner may need a slight acclimation period as he continues to refine his execution and build up his lower body. But in the hands of a creative defensive coordinator, he can be an indiscriminate force of destruction amongst the front seven and a true schematic catalyst.

Turner has the elite tools of a speed, finesse, and power rusher all in one. And if he can fully grow into that profile and weaponize it to the max, he has Pro Bowl and All-Pro potential as a stand-up EDGE.

[Formula 21]

Dallas Turner, meet Ben Herbert.

Turner is not even close to where he can be physically. He is all upside. And that’s what you’re looking for in your first rounder.

[Boltjolt]

So may come down to fleecing Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas, Minny or who else versus taking Alt or some other OT, Nabors or some other WR or Bowers. Or
we may even draft an edge guy.

Lots of possibilities there. For us this is probably going to be the most interesting draft since AJ pulled off the Manning trade.

Denver doesn't have a second round pick.