The 2019 Post Draft Discussion - Rookie Discussion

[charger1993]

And the glass is half empty. I'm gonna start calling this guy "Caslon"

Nah om normally a glass half full tyoe of guy. But i do like calling it like i see it, im more than glad to be wrong, and i hope im wrong.
just think he reached alot. Got no real value. And outside of adderly and tillery, who is gonna push to start?? Easton gonna push rivers??? Or even tyrod?
what about the left tackle? Think he pushes tevi or okung?? Tranquil is a good fit for the defense, but 2 acl surgeries, kind of small, hed prob play adrian phillips position.
I just didnt think we drafted to get better this year. We drafted for down the road. Unfortunately rivers wont be here forever. You can be happy with reaching on players and not drafting like was working "Bpa" and we can keep not winning superbowls.
Tell me you loved this draft? Would you say telesco knocked it out of the park??

[Bolt-O]

I just read from kyle posey that the Chargers offered Arizona a 3rd round pick for Rosen. Miami swooped in at the last minute and offered something better.

That would have been a grand heist! Cardinals really screwed this up, as they didn't really hide their interest in Murray, signalling that they were keeping Rosen until the pick was done. No one was willing to give up a #1 pick, and even more so after they picked Murray.

[Heatmiser]

The lone RB, Cox, is a Newsome clone. Built like him, runs like him.

TG

[Bolt-O]

Complete list:

No team has the type of success with finding undrafted gems like the Chargers.

In fact, at least one has made the opening 53-man roster for 22 straight seasons, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. Last year saw at least three make it out of training camp for the fourth consecutive season.

So, who might be the next to follow in the footsteps of Adrian Phillips, Austin Ekeler and so on?

Shortly following the end of this year's draft, the Bolts announced they've agreed to terms with the following 19 college free agents:

G Chris Brown - USC

The Los Angeles native and USC product now also gets to play his pro career in his hometown. The 6-5, 210-pound interior lineman played in 53 games for the Trojans while serving as the team's starting guard over his last two seasons.

NT Eurndraus Bryant - NC State

The Bolts bring in an NC State defensive lineman for the second-straight year after drafting Justin Jones with their third-round pick in 2018. Bryant is a 6-1, 330-pound nose tackle who earned a significant role in 2019, posting 25 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

T Blake Camper - South Carolina

A hulking tackle at 6-8, 309-pounds, Camper played in 40 games over his career with 10 starts, all at right tackle. He came into his own his senior season, showcasing his flexibility with an impressive performance taking over left tackle duties in the team's win over Ole Miss.


LB Josh Corcoran - Northern Illinois
A 6-3, 251-pound linebacker who played defensive end at Northern Illinois, Corcoran recorded 31 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and one forced fumble in 2018. He also ranked eighth in the FBS and second in the MAC in sacks per game (0.83). Overall, Corcoran appeared in 47 games, tallying 102 tackles, 28.0 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, two passes defensed and one interception.

RB Jeremy Cox - Old Dominion

The 6-0, 235-pound Cox is fresh off an impressive four-year career at Old Dominion. He toted the rock 441 times for 2,175 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry with 23 touchdowns. Cox also proved to be a weapon out of the backfield, catching 75 passes for 532 yards and another score.



CB Kemon Hall - North Texas

A first team All-Conference USA pick a year ago, Hall picked off five passes, which were the 10th most in the country. He returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns while also posting 14 passes defensed. All in all, the 5-11, 190-pound cornerback played two seasons for the Mean Green, amassing 120 tackles, 28 passes defensed and six picks.

TE Daniel Helm - Duke

The 6-4, 255-pound tight end made an impact in the passing game for the Blue Devils, catching 69 passes for 767 yards and six touchdowns. His top season came in 2018 when he caught 26 passes for 271 yards and two TDs, earning third-team all-conference honors in the process. In addition to his receiving capabilities, Helm also earned praise for his willingness as a blocker.

DT Reggie Howard - Toledo

Howard joins the Bolts after a dominating senior campaign in which he led the team, and ranked fourth in the conference, with 15.0 tackles for loss. The 6-3, 280-pound defensive tackle also recorded 50 tackles, 4.0 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. Perhaps his most impressive performance came against Miami when he posted a career-high eight tackles.

CB Bradford Lemmons - Furman

A tall corner at 6-3, 192-pounds, Lemmons began his career as a wide receiver before switching to cornerback in 2017.

G Koda Martin - Syracuse

A massive 6-6, 304-pound guard, Martin transferred to Syracuse after playing his first three seasons at Texas A&M. He led the Orange in snaps as a senior (1,111) and was second on the team in pancake blocks with 31.5. As a result, he was named to the All-ACC Third Team.

WR Jason Moore - Findlay

A big target at 6-3, 218-pounds, Moore is a touchdown machine as he had 39 TD catches over his four years at Findlay. He also totaled 204 receptions for 3,217 yards over his career with his top season coming in 2016 when he hauled in 71 passes for 1,115 yards and 15 touchdowns.

P Tyler Newsome - Notre Dame

Newsome owns several records at Notre Dame including career punt average (44.0) and single-game punt average (59.6 vs. Vanderbilt in 2018). In addition, the 6-3, 214-pound punter landed 75 of his 225 punts inside the 20 while booting 72 at least 50 yards.

DE Chris Peace - Virginia



Peace played linebacker at Virginia where he led all ACC players at the position with 7.5 sacks in 2018. A team captain, he also notched 65 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles a year ago. Overall, the 6-2, 250-pounder appeared in 50 games over four seasons, totaling 198 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 17.0 sacks, five passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one pick.

DB Rodney Randle - Lamar

A two-time All-Southland Conference selection, Randle recorded 170 tackles, 21 passes defensed and five interceptions in 41 games with 31 starts. He also impressed as a returner, bringing back 84 kicks for 1,802 yards and a touchdown. He averaged over 21 yards per kickoff return.

TE Matt Sokol - Michigan State

A physically imposing tight end at 6-6, 260-pounds, Sokol played in 52 games for the Spartans with 22 starts. He recorded 31 catches over four seasons for 348 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

S Roderic Teamer - Tulane

A 6-0, 205-pound safety, Teamer played in 46 games over four seasons, totaling 197 tackles, 15 passes defensed, three picks and three sacks. He also showed a flair for the dramatic on special teams, blocking two kicks.

WR Trevion Thompson - Clemson

Thompson joins Mike Williams and Artavis Scott as former Clemson wideouts on the Chargers. He hauled in 53 catches for 506 yards and two touchdowns in 57 career games while earning praise for his production on special teams.

C Tanner Volson - North Dakota State

Volson snapped to Easton Stick for the Bison, and he'll be protecting the quarterback once again as the Chargers took his former teammate this year in the fifth round. Overall, Volson is a 6-4, 303-pound center who appeared in 58 games over four seasons at North Dakota State.

LB Elijah Zeise - Pittsburgh

After playing sparingly as a freshman and sophomore, the 6-2, 240-pound linebacker was highly productive during his final two seasons for the Panthers. Over the past pair of seasons, he recorded 97 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, five passes defensed, one sack and a pair of forced fumble

[RTPbolt]

We all know you cant judge drafts intil a few years fown the line. I think we will get 2 starters and others will contribute this year. OL additions take time to develop and I like our new guy on paper. Give him time and lets see what he absorbs.

[Fleet]

No team has the type of success with finding undrafted gems like the Chargers.

In fact, at least one has made the opening 53-man roster for 22 straight seasons, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. Last year saw at least three make it out of training camp for the fourth consecutive season.

So, who might be the next to follow in the footsteps of Adrian Phillips, Austin Ekeler and so on?

Shortly following the end of this year's draft, the Bolts announced they've agreed to terms with the following 19 college free agents:

G Chris Brown - USC

The Los Angeles native and USC product now also gets to play his pro career in his hometown. The 6-5, 210-pound interior lineman played in 53 games for the Trojans while serving as the team's starting guard over his last two seasons.

NT Eurndraus Bryant - NC State

The Bolts bring in an NC State defensive lineman for the second-straight year after drafting Justin Jones with their third-round pick in 2018. Bryant is a 6-1, 330-pound nose tackle who earned a significant role in 2019, posting 25 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

T Blake Camper - South Carolina

A hulking tackle at 6-8, 309-pounds, Camper played in 40 games over his career with 10 starts, all at right tackle. He came into his own his senior season, showcasing his flexibility with an impressive performance taking over left tackle duties in the team's win over Ole Miss.

LB Josh Corcoran - Northern Illinois

A 6-3, 251-pound linebacker who played defensive end at Northern Illinois, Corcoran recorded 31 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and one forced fumble in 2018. He also ranked eighth in the FBS and second in the MAC in sacks per game (0.83). Overall, Corcoran appeared in 47 games, tallying 102 tackles, 28.0 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, two passes defensed and one interception.

RB Jeremy Cox - Old Dominion

The 6-0, 235-pound Cox is fresh off an impressive four-year career at Old Dominion. He toted the rock 441 times for 2,175 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry with 23 touchdowns. Cox also proved to be a weapon out of the backfield, catching 75 passes for 532 yards and another score.


CB Kemon Hall - North Texas

A first team All-Conference USA pick a year ago, Hall picked off five passes, which were the 10th most in the country. He returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns while also posting 14 passes defensed. All in all, the 5-11, 190-pound cornerback played two seasons for the Mean Green, amassing 120 tackles, 28 passes defensed and six picks.

TE Daniel Helm - Duke

The 6-4, 255-pound tight end made an impact in the passing game for the Blue Devils, catching 69 passes for 767 yards and six touchdowns. His top season came in 2018 when he caught 26 passes for 271 yards and two TDs, earning third-team all-conference honors in the process. In addition to his receiving capabilities, Helm also earned praise for his willingness as a blocker.

DT Reggie Howard - Toledo

Howard joins the Bolts after a dominating senior campaign in which he led the team, and ranked fourth in the conference, with 15.0 tackles for loss. The 6-3, 280-pound defensive tackle also recorded 50 tackles, 4.0 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. Perhaps his most impressive performance came against Miami when he posted a career-high eight tackles.

CB Bradford Lemmons - Furman

A tall corner at 6-3, 192-pounds, Lemmons began his career as a wide receiver before switching to cornerback in 2017.

G Koda Martin - Syracuse

A massive 6-6, 304-pound guard, Martin transferred to Syracuse after playing his first three seasons at Texas A&M. He led the Orange in snaps as a senior (1,111) and was second on the team in pancake blocks with 31.5. As a result, he was named to the All-ACC Third Team.

WR Jason Moore - Findlay

A big target at 6-3, 218-pounds, Moore is a touchdown machine as he had 39 TD catches over his four years at Findlay. He also totaled 204 receptions for 3,217 yards over his career with his top season coming in 2016 when he hauled in 71 passes for 1,115 yards and 15 touchdowns.

P Tyler Newsome - Notre Dame

Newsome owns several records at Notre Dame including career punt average (44.0) and single-game punt average (59.6 vs. Vanderbilt in 2018). In addition, the 6-3, 214-pound punter landed 75 of his 225 punts inside the 20 while booting 72 at least 50 yards.

DE Chris Peace - Virginia

Peace played linebacker at Virginia where he led all ACC players at the position with 7.5 sacks in 2018. A team captain, he also notched 65 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles a year ago. Overall, the 6-2, 250-pounder appeared in 50 games over four seasons, totaling 198 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 17.0 sacks, five passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one pick.

DB Rodney Randle - Lamar

A two-time All-Southland Conference selection, Randle recorded 170 tackles, 21 passes defensed and five interceptions in 41 games with 31 starts. He also impressed as a returner, bringing back 84 kicks for 1,802 yards and a touchdown. He averaged over 21 yards per kickoff return.

TE Matt Sokol - Michigan State

A physically imposing tight end at 6-6, 260-pounds, Sokol played in 52 games for the Spartans with 22 starts. He recorded 31 catches over four seasons for 348 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

S Roderic Teamer - Tulane

A 6-0, 205-pound safety, Teamer played in 46 games over four seasons, totaling 197 tackles, 15 passes defensed, three picks and three sacks. He also showed a flair for the dramatic on special teams, blocking two kicks.

WR Trevion Thompson - Clemson

Thompson joins Mike Williams and Artavis Scott as former Clemson wideouts on the Chargers. He hauled in 53 catches for 506 yards and two touchdowns in 57 career games while earning praise for his production on special teams.

C Tanner Volson - North Dakota State

Volson snapped to Easton Stick for the Bison, and he'll be protecting the quarterback once again as the Chargers took his former teammate this year in the fifth round. Overall, Volson is a 6-4, 303-pound center who appeared in 58 games over four seasons at North Dakota State.

LB Elijah Zeise - Pittsburgh

After playing sparingly as a freshman and sophomore, the 6-2, 240-pound linebacker was highly productive during his final two seasons for the Panthers. Over the past pair of seasons, he recorded 97 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, five passes defensed, one sack and a pair of forced fumbles.

[charger1993]

Complete list:

No team has the type of success with finding undrafted gems like the Chargers.

In fact, at least one has made the opening 53-man roster for 22 straight seasons, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. Last year saw at least three make it out of training camp for the fourth consecutive season.

So, who might be the next to follow in the footsteps of Adrian Phillips, Austin Ekeler and so on?

Shortly following the end of this year's draft, the Bolts announced they've agreed to terms with the following 19 college free agents:

G Chris Brown - USC

The Los Angeles native and USC product now also gets to play his pro career in his hometown. The 6-5, 210-pound interior lineman played in 53 games for the Trojans while serving as the team's starting guard over his last two seasons.

NT Eurndraus Bryant - NC State

The Bolts bring in an NC State defensive lineman for the second-straight year after drafting Justin Jones with their third-round pick in 2018. Bryant is a 6-1, 330-pound nose tackle who earned a significant role in 2019, posting 25 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

T Blake Camper - South Carolina

A hulking tackle at 6-8, 309-pounds, Camper played in 40 games over his career with 10 starts, all at right tackle. He came into his own his senior season, showcasing his flexibility with an impressive performance taking over left tackle duties in the team's win over Ole Miss.


LB Josh Corcoran - Northern Illinois
A 6-3, 251-pound linebacker who played defensive end at Northern Illinois, Corcoran recorded 31 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and one forced fumble in 2018. He also ranked eighth in the FBS and second in the MAC in sacks per game (0.83). Overall, Corcoran appeared in 47 games, tallying 102 tackles, 28.0 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, two passes defensed and one interception.

RB Jeremy Cox - Old Dominion

The 6-0, 235-pound Cox is fresh off an impressive four-year career at Old Dominion. He toted the rock 441 times for 2,175 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry with 23 touchdowns. Cox also proved to be a weapon out of the backfield, catching 75 passes for 532 yards and another score.



CB Kemon Hall - North Texas

A first team All-Conference USA pick a year ago, Hall picked off five passes, which were the 10th most in the country. He returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns while also posting 14 passes defensed. All in all, the 5-11, 190-pound cornerback played two seasons for the Mean Green, amassing 120 tackles, 28 passes defensed and six picks.

TE Daniel Helm - Duke

The 6-4, 255-pound tight end made an impact in the passing game for the Blue Devils, catching 69 passes for 767 yards and six touchdowns. His top season came in 2018 when he caught 26 passes for 271 yards and two TDs, earning third-team all-conference honors in the process. In addition to his receiving capabilities, Helm also earned praise for his willingness as a blocker.

DT Reggie Howard - Toledo

Howard joins the Bolts after a dominating senior campaign in which he led the team, and ranked fourth in the conference, with 15.0 tackles for loss. The 6-3, 280-pound defensive tackle also recorded 50 tackles, 4.0 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. Perhaps his most impressive performance came against Miami when he posted a career-high eight tackles.

CB Bradford Lemmons - Furman

A tall corner at 6-3, 192-pounds, Lemmons began his career as a wide receiver before switching to cornerback in 2017.

G Koda Martin - Syracuse

A massive 6-6, 304-pound guard, Martin transferred to Syracuse after playing his first three seasons at Texas A&M. He led the Orange in snaps as a senior (1,111) and was second on the team in pancake blocks with 31.5. As a result, he was named to the All-ACC Third Team.

WR Jason Moore - Findlay

A big target at 6-3, 218-pounds, Moore is a touchdown machine as he had 39 TD catches over his four years at Findlay. He also totaled 204 receptions for 3,217 yards over his career with his top season coming in 2016 when he hauled in 71 passes for 1,115 yards and 15 touchdowns.

P Tyler Newsome - Notre Dame

Newsome owns several records at Notre Dame including career punt average (44.0) and single-game punt average (59.6 vs. Vanderbilt in 2018). In addition, the 6-3, 214-pound punter landed 75 of his 225 punts inside the 20 while booting 72 at least 50 yards.

DE Chris Peace - Virginia



Peace played linebacker at Virginia where he led all ACC players at the position with 7.5 sacks in 2018. A team captain, he also notched 65 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles a year ago. Overall, the 6-2, 250-pounder appeared in 50 games over four seasons, totaling 198 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 17.0 sacks, five passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one pick.

DB Rodney Randle - Lamar

A two-time All-Southland Conference selection, Randle recorded 170 tackles, 21 passes defensed and five interceptions in 41 games with 31 starts. He also impressed as a returner, bringing back 84 kicks for 1,802 yards and a touchdown. He averaged over 21 yards per kickoff return.

TE Matt Sokol - Michigan State

A physically imposing tight end at 6-6, 260-pounds, Sokol played in 52 games for the Spartans with 22 starts. He recorded 31 catches over four seasons for 348 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

S Roderic Teamer - Tulane

A 6-0, 205-pound safety, Teamer played in 46 games over four seasons, totaling 197 tackles, 15 passes defensed, three picks and three sacks. He also showed a flair for the dramatic on special teams, blocking two kicks.

WR Trevion Thompson - Clemson

Thompson joins Mike Williams and Artavis Scott as former Clemson wideouts on the Chargers. He hauled in 53 catches for 506 yards and two touchdowns in 57 career games while earning praise for his production on special teams.

C Tanner Volson - North Dakota State

Volson snapped to Easton Stick for the Bison, and he'll be protecting the quarterback once again as the Chargers took his former teammate this year in the fifth round. Overall, Volson is a 6-4, 303-pound center who appeared in 58 games over four seasons at North Dakota State.

LB Elijah Zeise - Pittsburgh

After playing sparingly as a freshman and sophomore, the 6-2, 240-pound linebacker was highly productive during his final two seasons for the Panthers. Over the past pair of seasons, he recorded 97 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, five passes defensed, one sack and a pair of forced fumble

Trevion Thompson- is a geremy davis clone tbh. Hes a solid receiver, does round off his routes sometimes, he should make the team, but idk if he beats out Cantrell or scott.
Chris Peace-will makw the team hes a hard worker and can bring a solid rush.
Tyler newsome- well ill be honest i want him to make the team just cuz of the mullett.
Duke helm- solid tightend, definitely makes out of necessity alone

[marconi]

Chargers didn't seem interested in adding to the interior of their offensive line. It could mean they are blind, or expecting improvement there with Lamp, a 3rd year Feeney & the UCLA kid.

I think its the latter. This is the year for Lamp to prove his worth which I think he will do. They've kept Tuerk ( the UCLA kid) around for a couple of years, so its either they still see something in him or they are just trying to show they didn't waste a 3rd round pick on a bust. It'd be nice if it all came together for the OL this year and Pipkins could just come in for relief and help wear the opposing defensive linemen down with his sheer size.

[La Costa Boy]

Nah om normally a glass half full tyoe of guy. But i do like calling it like i see it, im more than glad to be wrong, and i hope im wrong.
just think he reached alot. Got no real value. And outside of adderly and tillery, who is gonna push to start?? Easton gonna push rivers??? (I thought you want your backup to sit and learn?) Or even tyrod? (Tyrod is a one and done IMHO)
what about the left tackle? Think he pushes tevi or okung (I think with what was available they took the guy that does have 10 year ability so yes)?? Tranquil is a good fit for the defense, but 2 acl surgeries, kind of small, hed prob play adrian phillips position (And LB depth is a problem why??? Big time leader and does not have a 10 cent head).
I just didnt think we drafted to get better this year. We drafted for down the road. Unfortunately rivers wont be here forever. You can be happy with reaching on players and not drafting like was working "Bpa" and we can keep not winning superbowls.
Tell me you loved this draft? (Sorry sailor, I don't love on the first date but we got some studs. And folks all over do LOVE our draft) Would you say telesco knocked it out of the park?? (Not sure but at least you can hang a star on that baby)

So what would you have done better? With 20/20 foresight and hindsight, what would you have done Obi Wan?

[La Costa Boy]

Trevion Thompson- is a geremy davis clone tbh. Hes a solid receiver, does round off his routes sometimes, he should make the team, but idk if he beats out Cantrell or scott.
Chris Peace-will makw the team hes a hard worker and can bring a solid rush.
Tyler newsome- well ill be honest i want him to make the team just cuz of the mullett.
Duke helm- solid tightend, definitely makes out of necessity alone

Please tell me Chris Brown is 6-5 310 not 210.....

[Boltjolt]

Of course thats what hes gonna say, but eveyone knows adderly has the stsrting spot locked up unless hes a slow developer/ or a bust. Jenkins is basically an extra lb used in certain dime packages. And watkins is uber athletic but isnt exactly the best in coverage, also not a great tackler. Adderly has the job, Just like tillery is gonna start, now wheter or not theyre any good is a differnet story and we will see how good they are

I suggest going to the Charger website and listening to it for yourself. I can't link it here or I would. Hearing it is different from reading it.

He was stressing that the players in rounds below round 1 need a lot of work. Even said he hopes the lower rounders can contribute at all. Said it's a big jump to the pros,.....which of course it is. It's like going from A ball to the majors imo.

[Topcat]

Trevion Thompson- is a geremy davis clone tbh. Hes a solid receiver, does round off his routes sometimes, he should make the team, but idk if he beats out Cantrell or scott.
Chris Peace-will makw the team hes a hard worker and can bring a solid rush.
Tyler newsome- well ill be honest i want him to make the team just cuz of the mullett.
Duke helm- solid tightend, definitely makes out of necessity alone

Tyler Newsome--looks like one of the 3 Musqueteers...