2024 Chargers Draft Superthread - Prospect Discussion - Draft Has Started

[Icebolt]

Nabers will NOT be the Chargers pick. I'm not a gambling man but I sure will take you $$. 2 reason-MHJ and trade down.
-MHJ is a better wr and will be like a fast K.Allen. All this about Nabers is just last minute buzz.
-ALSO, Chargers will trade down. Even if they don't get a haul. Sure Joe H wants a haul but "you can't always get what your wanting"
As a fan I don't concern myself if a team get " a good value according to the charts". If I were running the Chargers draft and Minni only offered the #11 and #23, I would take it. In a loaded draft wouldn't you want this? even if you don't get a future pick?
Even if Vikes don't cough up what Joe H wants, I still think they will move down some.
A SURE BET THAT THIS WILL BE A FUN DRAFT- so many possible dramas to be played out by multiple teams.

[Lone Bolt]

Adam Shefter said today that we will not be trading Herbert nor will we draft McCarthy.....it was never imo a possibility.

Im surprised he even addressed that rumor...nothing but fan trash...

[Boltjolt]

Im surprised he even addressed that rumor...nothing but fan trash...

He was on somebodies podcast and the podcaster asked him about it.

[Bolt4Knob]

This dude has also been on fire lately. Recommend a follow

Thanks - I started following him. He thinks th Vikings or Giants could jump to 4. AZ still gets WR but which WR - that would leave the Chargers MHJr - sign me up !

[21&500]

Why is AD Mitchell off draft boards?

[electricgold]

Going into this draft Harbaugh & Hortiz are probably going to focus on strengthening our Oline & running game which to me were our two biggest weaknesses last season along with our D play calling & coaching... This means we very well could see Oline and RB addressed in the top 4 rounds???

[HK55]

With St Brown getting his payday, figure if the Chargers go WR @5, that second contract will be brutal. I like St Brown ( I’m a big SC fan ) but 120 yikes.

Pay a guy like Chark and get a WR in later rounds.

Pray for a trade down. Even if it means losing out on Bowers. Prefer Bowers, but Fuaga would be a solid first pick. Ah hell, just take Bowers @5.

Said in another thread this Chargers draft class will not be sexy. So be it. The roster has many holes to fill.

The season begins tomorrow. Let’s Go!

[Bolt4Knob]

This dude has also been on fire lately. Recommend a follow

Benjamin Allbright 2024 NFL Mock Draft | KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM | Denver Broncos (iheart.com)

The Allbright mock draft. He does have the Chargers trading with MN but not for 11 and 23 - but first Firsts (plural). And with a rookie QB, what is better a potential 2025 FRP pick or pick 23. The Texans moved to the Cardinals and some thought the Cardinals would get a top 10 pick and they got 27. But we shall see...

So without further ado...

1. Bears - QB Caleb Williams. This is a no brainer. Everyone has known this since the Senior Bowl when they were openly shopping Justin Fields, despite reports to the contrary.
2. Commanders - QB Jayden Daniels. Almost universally everyone I talked to had him over Drake Maye.
3. Patriots - QB Drake Maye I really thought the Vikings might crack and make the trade to get here. Ultimately Pats take Maye.
4. Cardinals - WR Marvin Harrison While a trade back is possible, I suspect the parties that'd be interested simply aren't willing to give enough to move them.
5. Vikings (via LAC)* - QB JJ McCarthy Trade up! After missing on Maye, four QBs in the top 5. Vikings only give 1 pick this year + future 1sts.
6. Giants - WR Malik Nabers Several teams have him as the top WR in this draft.
7. Titans - OT Joe Alt Don't rule out a WR here.
8. Falcons - EDGE Dallas Turner Best coverage edge rusher for a scheme that demands their edges drop back at times. Latu in play here as well.
9. Saints (via CHI)* - OT Olu Fashanu Saints move up and fill a huge need.
10. Jets - TE Brock Bowers Versatile mismatch TE/ off the line Y for Aaron Rodgers. Fuaga a consideration here.
11. Chargers (via Minn)* - OL JC Latham I think the Chargers can get quality WR help later.
12. Eagles (via Den)* - CB Quinyon Mitchell Eagles trade up to get their corner. (give up pick 50)
13. Raiders - CB Terrion Arnold Raiders could look to go OL here as well. Not buying Penix at 13 hype.
14. Bears (via NO)* - DT Byron Murphy Bears land the premier IDL talent in the draft.
15. Colts - WR Rome Odunze Slide stops here, adds a weapon for Anthony Richardson. Could see trade down here.
16. Seahawks - OT Troy Fautanu OC Ryan Grubb was his collegiate coach
17. 49ers (via JAX)* - WR Brian Thomas Jr I projected an Aiyuk trade and pick swap here
18. Bengals - OL Taliese Fuaga Slide stops here
19. Rams - EDGE Laitu Latu I think OT would be a strong consideration here as well.
20. Steelers - OL Graham Barton The Steelers need at C is well known. Russ needs clean A gaps to operate.
21. Dolphins - OL Jackson Powers-Johnson I think they'd love Barton to be here, but McDaniel will love JPJ personality
22. Broncos (via PHI)* - EDGE Jared Verse Possibility the Broncos could move back yet again and grab more picks. Nix is a day two talent.
23. Vikings - OL Tyler Guyton After not giving up this pick in trade (future picks) the Vikings get additional QB protection.
24. Cowboys - OL Amarius Mims Cowboys have too many needs to trade up, take the OL that falls in their lap.
25. Packers - DB Cooper DeJean Versatile DB can play safety or corner. Would be surprised to see Packers TRY to move up.
26. Buccaneers - EDGE Chop Robinson - Couple options here CB or edge. ultimately went edge.
27. Commanders (via AZ) - OL Patrick Paul Maybe a bit earlier than expected.
28. Bills - WR Xavier Worthy Bills tried to trade up but were unsuccessful. Land a WR anyway.
29. Lions - CB Kool Aid McKinistry Lions could be a trade back candidate here,
30. Ravens - OL Jordan Morgan Went back and forth with this one. Probably my most debated pick
31. Jaguars (via SF)* - CB Nate Wiggins Wiggins could slip to 2nd.
32. Chiefs - OL Kingsley Suamataia BYU connection again for Reid?

[Xenos]

Benjamin Allbright 2024 NFL Mock Draft | KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM | Denver Broncos (iheart.com)

The Allbright mock draft. He does have the Chargers trading with MN but not for 11 and 23 - but first Firsts (plural). And with a rookie QB, what is better a potential 2025 FRP pick or pick 23. The Texans moved to the Cardinals and some thought the Cardinals would get a top 10 pick and they got 27. But we shall see...

So without further ado...

1. Bears - QB Caleb Williams. This is a no brainer. Everyone has known this since the Senior Bowl when they were openly shopping Justin Fields, despite reports to the contrary.
2. Commanders - QB Jayden Daniels. Almost universally everyone I talked to had him over Drake Maye.
3. Patriots - QB Drake Maye I really thought the Vikings might crack and make the trade to get here. Ultimately Pats take Maye.
4. Cardinals - WR Marvin Harrison While a trade back is possible, I suspect the parties that'd be interested simply aren't willing to give enough to move them.
5. Vikings (via LAC)* - QB JJ McCarthy Trade up! After missing on Maye, four QBs in the top 5. Vikings only give 1 pick this year + future 1sts.
6. Giants - WR Malik Nabers Several teams have him as the top WR in this draft.
7. Titans - OT Joe Alt Don't rule out a WR here.
8. Falcons - EDGE Dallas Turner Best coverage edge rusher for a scheme that demands their edges drop back at times. Latu in play here as well.
9. Saints (via CHI)* - OT Olu Fashanu Saints move up and fill a huge need.
10. Jets - TE Brock Bowers Versatile mismatch TE/ off the line Y for Aaron Rodgers. Fuaga a consideration here.
11. Chargers (via Minn)* - OL JC Latham I think the Chargers can get quality WR help later.
12. Eagles (via Den)* - CB Quinyon Mitchell Eagles trade up to get their corner. (give up pick 50)
13. Raiders - CB Terrion Arnold Raiders could look to go OL here as well. Not buying Penix at 13 hype.
14. Bears (via NO)* - DT Byron Murphy Bears land the premier IDL talent in the draft.
15. Colts - WR Rome Odunze Slide stops here, adds a weapon for Anthony Richardson. Could see trade down here.
16. Seahawks - OT Troy Fautanu OC Ryan Grubb was his collegiate coach
17. 49ers (via JAX)* - WR Brian Thomas Jr I projected an Aiyuk trade and pick swap here
18. Bengals - OL Taliese Fuaga Slide stops here
19. Rams - EDGE Laitu Latu I think OT would be a strong consideration here as well.
20. Steelers - OL Graham Barton The Steelers need at C is well known. Russ needs clean A gaps to operate.
21. Dolphins - OL Jackson Powers-Johnson I think they'd love Barton to be here, but McDaniel will love JPJ personality
22. Broncos (via PHI)* - EDGE Jared Verse Possibility the Broncos could move back yet again and grab more picks. Nix is a day two talent.
23. Vikings - OL Tyler Guyton After not giving up this pick in trade (future picks) the Vikings get additional QB protection.
24. Cowboys - OL Amarius Mims Cowboys have too many needs to trade up, take the OL that falls in their lap.
25. Packers - DB Cooper DeJean Versatile DB can play safety or corner. Would be surprised to see Packers TRY to move up.
26. Buccaneers - EDGE Chop Robinson - Couple options here CB or edge. ultimately went edge.
27. Commanders (via AZ) - OL Patrick Paul Maybe a bit earlier than expected.
28. Bills - WR Xavier Worthy Bills tried to trade up but were unsuccessful. Land a WR anyway.
29. Lions - CB Kool Aid McKinistry Lions could be a trade back candidate here,
30. Ravens - OL Jordan Morgan Went back and forth with this one. Probably my most debated pick
31. Jaguars (via SF)* - CB Nate Wiggins Wiggins could slip to 2nd.
32. Chiefs - OL Kingsley Suamataia BYU connection again for Reid?

Yeah not a fan of getting a future first instead of the 23rd pick also. Especially if we have to move to
11. Comp should at least be 11, 23, and 2025 3rd.

[charger1_sj]

Benjamin Allbright 2024 NFL Mock Draft | KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM | Denver Broncos (iheart.com)

The Allbright mock draft. He does have the Chargers trading with MN but not for 11 and 23 - but first Firsts (plural). And with a rookie QB, what is better a potential 2025 FRP pick or pick 23. The Texans moved to the Cardinals and some thought the Cardinals would get a top 10 pick and they got 27. But we shall see...

So without further ado...

1. Bears - QB Caleb Williams. This is a no brainer. Everyone has known this since the Senior Bowl when they were openly shopping Justin Fields, despite reports to the contrary.
2. Commanders - QB Jayden Daniels. Almost universally everyone I talked to had him over Drake Maye.
3. Patriots - QB Drake Maye I really thought the Vikings might crack and make the trade to get here. Ultimately Pats take Maye.
4. Cardinals - WR Marvin Harrison While a trade back is possible, I suspect the parties that'd be interested simply aren't willing to give enough to move them.
5. Vikings (via LAC)* - QB JJ McCarthy Trade up! After missing on Maye, four QBs in the top 5. Vikings only give 1 pick this year + future 1sts.
6. Giants - WR Malik Nabers Several teams have him as the top WR in this draft.
7. Titans - OT Joe Alt Don't rule out a WR here.
8. Falcons - EDGE Dallas Turner Best coverage edge rusher for a scheme that demands their edges drop back at times. Latu in play here as well.
9. Saints (via CHI)* - OT Olu Fashanu Saints move up and fill a huge need.
10. Jets - TE Brock Bowers Versatile mismatch TE/ off the line Y for Aaron Rodgers. Fuaga a consideration here.
11. Chargers (via Minn)* - OL JC Latham I think the Chargers can get quality WR help later.
12. Eagles (via Den)* - CB Quinyon Mitchell Eagles trade up to get their corner. (give up pick 50)
13. Raiders - CB Terrion Arnold Raiders could look to go OL here as well. Not buying Penix at 13 hype.
14. Bears (via NO)* - DT Byron Murphy Bears land the premier IDL talent in the draft.
15. Colts - WR Rome Odunze Slide stops here, adds a weapon for Anthony Richardson. Could see trade down here.
16. Seahawks - OT Troy Fautanu OC Ryan Grubb was his collegiate coach
17. 49ers (via JAX)* - WR Brian Thomas Jr I projected an Aiyuk trade and pick swap here
18. Bengals - OL Taliese Fuaga Slide stops here
19. Rams - EDGE Laitu Latu I think OT would be a strong consideration here as well.
20. Steelers - OL Graham Barton The Steelers need at C is well known. Russ needs clean A gaps to operate.
21. Dolphins - OL Jackson Powers-Johnson I think they'd love Barton to be here, but McDaniel will love JPJ personality
22. Broncos (via PHI)* - EDGE Jared Verse Possibility the Broncos could move back yet again and grab more picks. Nix is a day two talent.
23. Vikings - OL Tyler Guyton After not giving up this pick in trade (future picks) the Vikings get additional QB protection.
24. Cowboys - OL Amarius Mims Cowboys have too many needs to trade up, take the OL that falls in their lap.
25. Packers - DB Cooper DeJean Versatile DB can play safety or corner. Would be surprised to see Packers TRY to move up.
26. Buccaneers - EDGE Chop Robinson - Couple options here CB or edge. ultimately went edge.
27. Commanders (via AZ) - OL Patrick Paul Maybe a bit earlier than expected.
28. Bills - WR Xavier Worthy Bills tried to trade up but were unsuccessful. Land a WR anyway.
29. Lions - CB Kool Aid McKinistry Lions could be a trade back candidate here,
30. Ravens - OL Jordan Morgan Went back and forth with this one. Probably my most debated pick
31. Jaguars (via SF)* - CB Nate Wiggins Wiggins could slip to 2nd.
32. Chiefs - OL Kingsley Suamataia BYU connection again for Reid?

We're going to trade our #5 for Latham? What a disaster. Leave next year for next year. If the Vikings are not giving us #11 and #23
then forget about it.

[Jack Burton]

Thanks - I started following him. He thinks th Vikings or Giants could jump to 4. AZ still gets WR but which WR - that would leave the Chargers MHJr - sign me up !

Yeah. I hope the Chargers don’t end up with Mitchell or Thomas Jr no matter what happens. Those guy were overhyped this entire time.

[Bolt4Knob]

Yeah not a fan of getting a future first instead of the 23rd pick also. Especially if we have to move to
11. Comp should at least be 11, 23, and 2025 3rd.

Thats how I see it as well. I was originally for the Vikings trade but I think I prefer the Giants trade - moving down one spot for a third rounder and calling it good.