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L.A. Chargers sign first-round pick guard Zion Johnson


Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Zion Johnson gets help from a coach during an NFL football rookie mini camp Friday, May 13, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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MAY 27, 2022 12:09 PM PT

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COSTA MESA, Calif. —

The Los Angeles Chargers concluded the first week of organized team activities with first-round pick Zion Johnson signing his rookie contract.

The Chargers announced the deal Firday with the guard getting a standard four-year deal with the team holding a fifth-year option.

The 17th overall pick in last month’s NFL draft, Johnson is expected to be the starter at right guard when the Chargers open the season at home against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 11.

Coach Brandon Staley said Monday that they expect Johnson to develop quickly.

“He fits the style of lineman that we want. He was off to a good start out there. We just expect him to give it his best,” Staley said. “We know that he’s good enough. He will be able to improve because we know what he’s going to put into his game. We really feel like he’s going to be a tremendous asset for our offense.”

Johnson started 49 of his 58 career college games at Boston College (2019-21) and Davidson (2017-18). He was a first-team Associated Press All-America selection in 2021.

The Chargers have signed six of their eight draft picks. Safety JT Woods (third round) and running back Isaiah Spiller (fourth round) remain unsigned.

Dude looks like an athletic freak ready to gobble up and smack down all defensive linemen trying to penetrate our shields!

[NoMoreChillies]

biceps

[AK47]

biceps

Every season its a new wrinkle of measurements for us fans. Arm Length, 40 time, neck (err lack of one), ect. This season its biceps.


God created the Heavens, he created the earth! He created all the Hulkamaniacs! Then, he created a set of 24-inch pythons, brother!

-Hulk Hogan

[Maniaque 6]

He can play RT !

[Riverwalk]

Once he tones those flabby biceps he should be fine.

[CivilBolt]

biceps

I think Salyer has bigger biceps. This is going to be a fun OL to watch. Can’t wait

[Bearded14YourPleasure]

I’d rather have my OL with overdeveloped triceps personally. Get those push muscles working.

[sonorajim]

I think Salyer has bigger biceps. This is going to be a fun OL to watch. Can’t wait

Salyer is Thick. A lot of power there. Speed in the box may be an issue but I've seen a few guys who are shockingly agile with that kind of build.
Go Salyer!

[Air Coryell]

This guy has been playing really good. KC had to flip Jones away from him to be effective. We have the makings of a very good OL.

[dmac_bolt]

This guy has been playing really good. KC had to flip Jones away from him to be effective. We have the makings of a very good OL.

This - we have the makings of a better than good OL when they upgrade Feiler next year. He’s the weak link.

[Steve]

It will be interesting to see how Zion does in the next few weeks. 3 to 4 games is where teams start to build enough film on guys that they can start to find real weaknesses. LVR and KC threw a lot at Zion and he did pretty well.

Now, hopefully Sayler can continue to improve. Not only do we need depth, but Feiler is showing his weakness again. He does not do well against athletic guys with quickness. KC started to get a lot of penetration against us, mostly after KC flipped Jones away from Zion and put him over Feiler. It was mostly the same thing last year.

Feiler is a good player. He is not a great player. He has weaknesses that can be exploited by top DT. He is pretty good against power players who just go strength on strength. The problem is that when we face a guy like Jones 2x per year, that is an obvious problem, especially since Jones isn't the only DT that Feiler struggles against.

[Eurobolt]

This - we have the makings of a better than good OL when they upgrade Feiler next year. He’s the weak link.

That would be funny year ago.
Feiler will do good with Corey at C.