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L.A. Chargers add plenty of talent and potential in 2020 NFL Draft

By Grant Tuttle

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 25: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 from Oregon of the South Team on a pass play during the 2020 Resse's Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Mobile, Alabama. The Noth Team defeated the South Team 34 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 25: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 from Oregon of the South Team on a pass play during the 2020 Resse's Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Mobile, Alabama. The Noth Team defeated the South Team 34 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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Instead of joining the AFC West track meet, the Chargers took a different approach. They decided to build for the next decade. We discuss.

While the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos opted to use the draft to attempt to keep up with the Chiefs offensively, the Chargers decided to look further into the future. While the Chargers may not be the favorite to win the division this season, it is obvious that they believed that this draft class would position them for success in the years to come.

The Chargers draft class is filled with high-ceiling players, including a few great value picks. Overall, a great draft, but one filled with high-hopes.

Here is a closer look at each of the Chargers picks as well as a round-up of how they’ll affect the team:

1. #6 Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

The Oregon Ducks loved to use the screen game and rarely allowed Herbert to really cut loose with the football. Herbert showed NFL scouts that he has great arm talent and is willing to take the time to improve his game. While it may have been a bit of a “reach,” to take him at six overall, Herbert’s upside is undeniable and the quarterback position is the most valued in football.

1. #23 Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma

Similarly to Herbert, there will be a learning curve for Kenneth Murray. While he is very quick in the middle of the field and excellent at limiting yardage to receivers, he struggles to play runners at the line of scrimmage. How the Chargers utilize and develop his talents will be very intriguing. Murray may not be an immediate superstar, but again, has a very high ceiling.

4. #112 Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA

In one of the more surprising moves, the Chargers selected Joshua Kelley to be the newest running back to pair with Austin Ekeler. While Kelley doesn’t appear to be particularly gifted in any one facet of his game, his straight-line running is intriguing. It appears that the Chargers like his capability as a pure runner and believe that he can develop into a talented player with some work in the offense.

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