L.A. upgrades roster in 7-round projections

I know, adding another Day 3 pick at running back is probably not something that Chargers fans would get excited about. But with Austin Ekeler’s status after requesting and being granted permission to seek a trade and no other viable options emerging on the roster, I think it’s more likely than not that LA adds another option.

Hull is an effective passing game threat and slashing runner whose tape at Northwestern was overshadowed by a dearth of talent on offense outside of him and first round prospect OT Peter Skoronski. With only 582 career touches to his name, he’s relatively fresh compared to most senior running back prospects, and the state of the Chargers position group would keep him from hitting a wall early on.

The Northwestern alum does need to work on his pass protection if he’s going to be a fixture on passing downs, but he possesses the frame to improve in that area. Despite 4.47 speed, Hull is a one-gear runner and frequently finds himself unable to pull away from secondary tacklers. However, he should be a special teamer at worst early on, with the potential to develop into a solid rotational back.