Despite need, Chargers avoid getting Justin Herbert help in new mock draft

Latest mock draft has Jim Harbaugh's fingerprints all over it.

Tyler Reed | 2 Hours Ago

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The new era of Los Angeles Chargers football is off on the right foot. The team currently sits at 3-2 and, with a win over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night, could really put the franchise in play for a postseason birth.

Usually when a team begins a new era, it is because the last one was a dreadful disaster. So when head coach Jim Harbaugh came to town, the 2024 college football national champion had his work cut out for him. Building a competitive roster would be the first item on the to-do menu.

The team needs help at several positions, but the one everyone is thinking about is wide receiver. Finding a deep-threat star for quarterback Justin Herbert could put the team in a great place to compete with a team like the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the latest mock draft seems to disagree with the team grabbing a receiver.

According to the latest ESPN mock draft, the worldwide leader believes the Chargers will go with a sure-fire selection for an SEC defensive tackle.

NFL draft analyst Jordan Reid has Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker currently penciled in to become a member of the Chargers: "Walker can help. And don't let his 6-foot-6, 345-pound frame trick you into assuming he's simply a two-gap run stuffer. No, Walker is light-footed and can wreak havoc at the first level as a pass rusher," stated Reid.

It won't be the pick that excites casual fans, but most know that fixing the offensive and defensive line in a rebuild is the perfect first step. This pick could end up being a massive win for the franchise.

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