The Chargers came away with a solid haul of draft picks last month.
We picked out one stat to know about each of the Bolts’ draft picks from their collegiate career. These numbers should make supporters feel even more intrigued about the incoming rookie class.
Round 1, G Zion Johnson
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Over three seasons at Boston College, he allowed just three sacks, nine quarterback hits, and 24 quarterback hurries on 1,074 pass-blocking snaps
The Chargers landed a human wall with their first-round selection. With an outstanding combination of power and agility, Johnson can hold his own in pass protection against any interior defensive lineman, paired with the processing skills to pick up stunts effectively. With the interior that consists of Corey Linsley, Matt Feiler, and now Johnson, Justin Herbert should be kept clean.
Round 3, S JT Woods, Baylor
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Allowed 22 receptions on 35 targets for 263 yards, 103 yards after the catch, one touchdown, six interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 55.7
Woods is very strong in coverage. Not only does he possess the track speed and range but he does a good job of reading the quarterback’s eyes and anticipating routes, which allows him to get a great jump on the football. He is excellent at tracking throw trajectories and is aggressive going up for the ball. Expect him to erase a large portion of the field in this league, and create game-changing turnovers.
Round 4, RB Isaiah Spiller
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In three seasons with the Aggies, Spiller had 45 runs of 15+ yards on 539 carries.
Finding a reliable backup to Austin Ekeler was one of the top priorities, and the Chargers believe they have that guy in Spiller. Spiller has the vision, change-of-direction ability, and physicality once he gets the ball in his hands out of the backfield to make him…
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