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The receiver run continues, as the Chargers add another explosive playmaker to help Justin Herbert continue his development. Addison is a bit undersized, but his route-running and after-the-catch ability would make him a perfect fit alongside Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
The consensus is Keenan Allen is on the way out, and the Chargers replace him with Addison here. He didn’t have the best performance at the combine, but this is one of those instances when the game tape of Addison tells you a lot more than running in shorts will. He makes plays when it’s time to make plays.
At this point, the biggest concern from within the Los Angeles Chargers organization is making sure the team maximizes the potential found in Justin Herbert, who’s already a top-five quarterback.
The team may not be quite ready to move on from long-term top target Keenan Allen, but the 10-year veteran turns 31 later this year and has never been the most explosive threat. Meanwhile, Mike Williams’ injury history is always a little concerning.
A little more juice to the wide receiver corps would be a welcome addition. USC’s Jordan Addison can create separation unlike any other in this year’s draft class.
“The Chargers desperately need a pass-catcher who can just make a play, and Addison fits the bill,” Klassen said. “Though he weighed in at concerningly small at 173 pounds during the NFL combine, Addison boasts a blend of quickness, route-running flare, and adequate speed to be an explosive play threat from anywhere on the field.
“The Biletnikoff Award winner is especially lethal in the mid-range area, where his snappy routes and elusiveness as a ball-carrier can really shine.”
Considering Allen’s age and the fact Williams turns 29 this year with previous back injuries, Addison enters the pipeline as the next long-term target for Herbert.
The days of Smith-Njigba falling to the Chargers are long gone, but I don’t think they would be disappointed to land Jordan Addison. Unfortunately, Addison weighed in at just 173 pounds despite standing 5’11 1/8″ tall. Still, his tape is really solid, and his scoring production is second to none in this class.
While the reasoning behind some of these mock draft picks ended up being misguided following the restructuring of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, Addison is still a likely…
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