The Chargers are currently slated to pick No. 21 overall in the 2023 NFL draft, which is just over three weeks away, at least for now.
In a recent media availability, general manager Tom Telesco hinted at the possibility of a trade back.
“Certainly, when you’re in that late first, there’s probably a little bit more of a thought,” said Telesco. “Essentially, at that point, you’re taking a player that at least you have graded as a second-round player.
That’s all really subjective. But if you can trade back a little bit and pick up a pick and still get maybe even the same player or close to the same player, then it’s a pretty good deal to do.”
If they were to trade back, this would mark the first time that Telesco has done it in his tenure as Los Angeles’ GM.
So what if Telesco pulls the trigger? I did a mock draft that saw the Chargers trade the 21st pick for the Bengals’ 28th and 60th selections.
Let’s dive into the haul.
The Chargers need more players behind Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack that can get after the quarterback. Additionally, even though they re-signed Morgan Fox, they still need more pass-rush juice from the interior.
Insert Adebawore, the versatile defensive lineman who was a riser during the pre-draft process after a great showing at the Senior Bowl and an eye-popping testing portion at the combine.
At 6-foot-2 and 282 pounds, Adebawore is an athletic penetrator with a great first step who knows how to set up and counter blockers and uses his long levers to win at the point of attack. He has an incredible motor, plays the run down the line and is always around the football.
Adebawore led the Wildcats in 2022 with five sacks while also recording 38 total tackles, nine for loss and two forced fumbles in 12 games.
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The Chargers return all of their tight ends from last season. But they still need a bonafide No. 1 option for the foreseeable future, especially in offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s system, which will incorporate a heavy dose of 12 personnel.
Musgrave missed most of the 2022 season with an injury, but in the two-game stretch when he was on the field, though, he caught 11 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown. Then, Musgrave returned and raised eyebrows at the Senior Bowl and combine.
While his blocking is a work in progress, Musgrave has the hands and overall receiving ability to be a mismatch in the passing game…
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