Thomas here, providing player profiles and commentary, also short film breakdowns and opinions from a Chargers perspective in preparation for the draft
#boltup
Prospect profiles for the 2024 NFL Draft will be listed below.
I typically begin profiles around Thanksgiving.
Have a comment, question, request? Feel free to fire away.
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"I'm just sad Khalil came back man, I thought he was out of the AFC West, now he's back getting sacks again"- Patrick Mahomes on facing the Chargers and Khalil Mack
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Paging Tom Telesco
Cc: Coach Staley
We all knew this, but this explanation from Ekeler, a star player, is great to hear.
#DraftSpeed
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Full interview on YT
Are they mathematically still alive? Yes
Do I want to hold onto hope? Yes
Was today the nail in the coffin for Staley and Telesco? Yes
It's time, good luck to you in the future
#FireStaley
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#Chargers
Downhill LB w/ RB eyes
Meet Drake Thomas, LB, NC State
5'11 228lbs
✅️Excellent eyes
✅️Disrupts runs from everywhere
✅️Solid tackler
✅️All-ACC two seasons in a row
Not a thumper like Denzel Perryman but nearly identical build. Has an aggressive play style.
Check thread⬇️
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fans.
Joe Alt is OT1 in this class.
He's never played RT but Duke Manyweather is confident in him on the right and will help him get ready.
Joe Alt is enormous, he has excellent technique & feet. He is nowhere near his ceiling & is worthy of the
#5
pick.
Profile soon.
Aggressive assignment sound CB
Meet Rejzohn Wright, CB, Oregon State
6'2 200lbs
✅️Excellent in zone or man
✅️Confident
✅️Good ball skills
✅️Smooth coverage pass offs
The younger brother of Dallas Cowboy Nahshon Wright. Absolutely locked up Jordan Addison
Check thread⬇️
Important to know about Marvin Harrison Jr.
🔴Did not work out at combine
🔴Will not work out at pro-day
🔴Is focusing on football training in anticipation of being immediately relied on
🔴Checked with teams if they needed to see anything from him at pro-day, all said no
The way Kyle Van Noy is talking about the culture of the Chargers is something we never heard about the organization before. So pumped! Let's go! 💪🔥
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Source: Former
#Chiefs
WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling is scheduled to visit with the
#Chargers
on Monday.
LA has been seeking veteran receiver help and has had MVS on their radar for weeks.
Ok
#boltfam
I know there has been A LOT of Brian Daboll drooling today because the Giants are 4-1.
Do you know who else was 4-1 as a rookie head coach?
BRANDON F***ING STALEY!
The NFL is all about adjustments and other teams will adjust to his team as well.
Relax &
#boltup
1) Mike Williams got hurt in the 2nd quarter. Even if the plan had been to only play a few series, this could've happened.
2) Why would Staley rule out Mike Williams immediately and give the Jags more time to prepare for an offense without him?
Chill out fam,
#boltup
Sub 4.3 speed?
Meet Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
6'0 185lbs
✅️Biletnikoff winner
✅️Game breaking speed
✅️Strong hands
✅️Decent blocker
Hyatt has a documented 4.31 40 and is expected to run faster at the combine. Blew the doors off of Alabama. Primarily a slot
See thread
Did someone order the first round beef?🐂
Rashawn Slater is looking strong, and Zion Johnson is looking scarier every day 👀 💪💪
Good find from
@RiversGirl17_
The explosiveness and athleticism in this years OL class is truly unbelievable.
Jackson Powers-Johnson is so effortless & violent in his movements. Rock solid day 1 guy for me.
(via
@oregonfootball
)
Defensive swiss army knife
Meet Marte Mapu, LB/SAF/Nickelback, Sacramento State
6'2.5 217lbs
✅️Head turner at Senior bowl
✅️Very fast for a LB
✅️Reads QB eyes well
✅️ST Contributor
Playing Will LB at Senior Bowl & looks natural. Played all over at Sac St.
Check thread⬇️
We are not talking enough about Michigan's defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as possibly a huge perk if Harbaugh comes to the Chargers.
Minter was DB coach with the Ravens from 17'-20' before going back to the College ranks to be a DC.
Bring me that style of D Michigan showed!
Fights tend to happen at joint practices.
The Chargers host the Saints this week & LT Trevor Penning isn't known for playing well with others.
If he throws some shenanigans at Khalil Mack or Joey Bosa, one of the young guns may be tasked with stepping up.
Penning vs Matlock?
Meet Joe Alt, Tackle, Notre Dame
✅️Elite mover
✅️Smooth pass blocker
✅️Varies pass sets
✅️Quick to climb to second level
✅️Effective run blocker on power and zone
Shockingly smooth meeting edge rushers. Just turned 21, still has room to pack on mass.
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Meet Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
✅️Solid & versatile blocker
✅️Exceptional offensive weapon
✅️Hard to bring down
✅️Has veteran understanding of zone coverage
✅️Excellent route runner/able to manipulate DB at the top of routes
Excellent all-around player.
Check thread⬇️
Big, versatile threat!
Meet Jonathan Mingo, WR Ole Miss
6'2 225lbs
✅️Deep, Intermediate and short, can do it all
✅️Tough to bring down
✅️Hard runner after catch
✅️Giant hands
Can be utilized in all facets and has good speed and athleticism for his size.
Check thread⬇️
The
#Chargers
will be hosting Michigan RB prospect Blake Corum on a private pre-draft visit, Corum said on an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show.
Corum lead Michigan's rushing attack and has been a key figure in the Wolverines offense for several seasons.
Michael Davis has not been as consistent this year.
BUT, I watched every snap of the All-22 focused on Davis. Let me tell you, he did not have a bad game.
He only had three poor coverage snaps + the PI (which arguably was more illegal contact)
Let me explain⬇️
Mississippi State CB Decamerion Richardson appears to be meeting with the
#Chargers
today.
He posted on his Instagram that he was flying into Santa Ana last night (John Wayne airport).
Richardson is a big and fast boundary CB at 6'2 and ran a 4.34 40.
Meet Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
✅️Incredible throttle control
✅️Start/Stop ability A++
✅️Excellent hands
✅️Incredible body control
✅️Transitions to runner quickly & excels
It's odd to say, but he has room to grow & improve. Very high ceiling prospect.
The
#Chargers
have completed a private pre-draft visit with USC WR Brenden Rice per
@JustinM_NFL
The son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice is known as a strong and physical WR who can make tough contested catches.
Michigan Pro Day Report:
* Trade scenarios for McCarthy discussed in Ann Arbor
* Sainristil blows teams away as a triple threat
*
@nyjets
bringing in UM wide out
*
@RamsNFL
interested in edge rusher
Meet Braden Fiske, DL, Florida State
✅️All gas, no brakes
✅️Fast off the line
✅️Solid football fundamentals
✅️Very productive
✅️Developing pass rush arsenal
Projects to be a versatile DL/3T. Has correctable/coachable technique issues. Gives everything.
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Meet your newest Charger!
Basil Chijioke Okoye will join the Chargers roster through the International Player Pathway Program. "CJ" is 6'6 315 OT from Nigeria with 34.5 arms.
He is considered the most NFL ready & the highest ceiling prospect coming from the program this year.
Basil ‘CJ’ Chijioke Okoye OL 🇳🇬
The 20-year old was one of the top prospects at the Combine, after winning mvp of the NFL Africa camp in 🇬🇭 this spring
The 6’6 315lb former hooper showed great feet & power, along with surprisingly good technique given his limited 🏈 XP
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The Los Angeles
#Chargers
are hiring Virginia Tech’s Jeff Carpenter as a quality control coach and assistant wide receivers coach, sources tell
@247Sports
.
Before VT, worked at places like LSU and Penn State. Has coached QBs, receivers and o-line during his career.
The
#Chargers
will host 6'7 260lb Furman University TE Mason Pline for a private pre-draft visit per
@thecoleneely
Pline played basketball at Ferris State before switching to football and is known for his ability as a receiver and also participated in The Shrine Bowl.
This season has not gone the way we hoped.
But, how are we not talking about Khalil Mack chasing a historical milestone!?
Mack is currently at 95.5 career sacks with 7 games left to play. 💯 career sacks is within reach. He could be the 64th player in NFL history to reach 100.
Lab created monster?
Meet Keion White, DL/Edge, Georgia Tech
6'5 290lbs
✅️Freak athlete
✅️Explosive
✅️Multiple pass rush moves
✅️Strong & Versatile
Plays hand in the dirt & standing up. Incredibly strong, can easily play 3i-5i. Shockingly fast.
See thread⬇️
Perfect Athlete
Meet Zack Kuntz, TE, Old Dominion
6'7 255lbs
✅️Petfect RAS score
✅️HS PA State Track Champion
✅️Experience in slot, out wide & H-Back
✅️Former
#1
TE recruit in the Nation
Can work the seams & middle of the field.
Check thread⬇️
The
#Chargers
will host Louisville RB Isaac Guerendo for a private pre-draft visit per
@uSTADIUM
Guerendo had a phenomenal combine performance and is a potential day 3 RB option for the Bolts.
The
#Chargers
have a Fullback on the roster!
Ben Mason was a 5th round pick by the Ravens in the 2021 Draft.
We're doing Fullback stuff again!
#MakeFullbacksGreatAgain
The
#Chargers
will be hosting hard-hitting ECU safety Julius Wood on a private pre-draft visit per
@CallTheHuddle
Wood is a tackling machine, and the Chargers new staff from Michigan got an up close look at him when they played ECU the first week of the season.
The
#Chargers
have hosted South Carolina WR Xavier Legette for a private pre-draft visit per
@JustinM_NFL
Legette is a physical WR who ran a 4.39 40 yard dash at 221lbs.
Meet Tarheeb Still, CB, Maryland
✅️Plays with an East Coast edge
✅️Good tackler
✅️Excellent identifying developing routes
✅️Fiesty press man skills
✅️Good ball production/awareness
Projects to the slot, but can play the outside.
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Meet TJ Tampa, CB, Iowa State
✅️Excellent man to man skills
✅️Elite ball skills
✅️Noticeably long arms
✅️Quick+ fluid hips
✅️Explosive, 0-60 quickly
Used to wipe out opponent
#1
WR. Had room to grow with certain techniques.
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I can't believe it never dawned on me to look into if they were related, considering the last name.
But LSU WR Malik Nabers is former
#Chargers
Fullback/TE Gabe Nabers nephew.
Shoutout to everyone who caught this note from
@dpbrugler
in "The Beast"
Meet T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
✅️Enormous human
✅️Battleship anchor
✅️Good backfield awareness, gets his hands up in passing lanes
✅️Space eater
Limited overall, but as a tank who just requires two bodies just to slightly move him, he has trench value.
Check thread⬇️
This morning on GMFB, Tom Telesco specifically hints at draft trades.
What do you mean 7 or 8, or we'll see how many we actually have?
Could Tom Telesco trade down? Trade a player for a pick? What's going on here?
#BoltUp
The
#Chargers
DB coach Chris O'Leary was on hand for Missouri's pro-day.
Two prospects he could have eyes on would be
CB Ennis Rakestraw
CB Kris Abrams-Draine
The
#Chargers
had multiple staff members present for Ole Miss's pro-day.
CB Deantre Prince mentioned he has had conversations with the Chargers per
@davideckert98
Prince had an awesome combine performance running a 4.38 at 6'0 183lbs.
Really interesting read about Jim Harbaugh and his tenure with the 49ers.
If Harbaugh is a candidate for a suspected LAC vacancy, we have to be aware of the personality he brings.
Interesting connection with WR prospect Jordan Addison & Chargers WR coach Chris Beatty.
Coach Beatty just so happens to be the coach who recruited Addison, originally to Maryland, then to Pitt.
Listen to Addison explain the journey on the Rich Eisen Show
Full link in comments
With the 21st pick
Meet Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
6'3 208lbs
✅️Excellent navigating zone
✅️Good vs press
✅️Versatile-Wide, slot, motion
✅️Shows nuance in routes
Johnston has more in the tank. Watch the clips below and imagine the ball coming from Herbert.
Check thread⬇️
There is so much here.
Michael Wilhoite's firing.
Staley trying to help QJ.
No more laughing at jokes.
Lack of accountability.
Great read from
@krisrhim1
With the
#Chargers
projected starting offensive line including four players drafted by the team, expect that trend to continue in this upcoming draft for young depth.
I was watching some of the highlights from the NFLPA bowl practices, and was thinking, who the hell is that
#93
? He's exploding off the snap!
Meet Eric Johnson
DT Missouri State
Unofficial measurements 6'4 300lbs
Has juice. Giving O-Line all sort of problems. Late round option?
A coverage predator
Meet Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
6'2 201lbs
✅️Elite size/speed combo
✅️Elite in both man & zone
✅️Cool & calm
✅️Let's WRs know they're in for a fight
May challenge for CB1 in this draft. Plays with a suffocating but calm style.
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Lab created RB
Meet Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
6'0 222lbs
✅️Elite vision
✅️Incredible body control/balance
✅️Video game prototype
✅️Tackle breaking machine
Has an incredible balance of agility, acceleration & vision. Very rarely goes down on first contact.
Check thread⬇️
Fangio/Staley Defenses have traditionally kept 6 defensive lineman on the roster.
These 5 are roster locks:
Sebastian Joseph-Day
Otito Ogbonnia
Austin Johnson
Jerry Tillery
Morgan Fox
Who is
#6
?
Breiden Fehoko
Christian Covington
Forrest Merrill
Joe Gaziano
Keep 7?
#Boltup
I have watched A LOT of Michigan's offense recently, and I can't help but think Quentin Johnston may be utilized the way the Wolverines used Roman Wilson. Get him open creatively or just have him run crossers off of play action for catch and run opportunities
Just had a good conversation with Quentin Johnston.
Johnston said that Jim Harbaugh reached out to him a couple days ago. He brought up the 2022 Fiesta Bowl in a game where he had 6 catches for 163 yards and a TD. Harbaugh joked with him, saying he “wasn’t too happy about that.”
Meet Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
✅️Elite speed
✅️Top notch ball skills
✅️Rises to the moment
✅️Press-man demon
Very confident CB. Tasked with matching up against an elite list of WRs. Often left on a island & handled his business. Big, quick & fast, can match-up vs anyone.
Rewatching Minnesota vs Ohio State and I forgot how frustrating Minnesota's OLine substitutions are. Hilarious how often they run 6 lineman or Ko Kieft. They trust Kieft 1v1 against a 6'6 280 DE in both run and pass. He flat out buries this dude multiple times👇
With the 137th pick in 5th round of the 2024
#NFLDraft
the Los Angeles Chargers select Maryland CB Tarheeb Still
Regarded as well-rounded CB.
I will watch him asap.
Chargers announce they have placed OLB Joey Bosa on IR while adding OLB Andrew Farmer II to the active roster. They have also added FB Zander Horvath to the practice squad.
I was never on board with Sean Payton for the Chargers, but we all knew he was trying his best to get Staley fired.
Sounds like he was a tad disappointed and settled for the Broncos job, and the Chargers dodged a bullet.
Turbo charged deep threat
Meet Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma
5'11 182lbs
✅️Explosive acceleration
✅️Versatile experience
✅️Solid blocker
✅️Good deep ball tracking
Smaller frame has him as a slot projection but in 22' he showed he can be successful outside
Check thread🔽