2020 Playbook NFL Draft Recap Los Angeles Chargers
Posted: 2020-05-07

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Round 1 (6): QB Justin Herbert, Oregon
Round 1 (23): LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma
Round 4 (112): RB Joshua Kelley, UCLA
Round 5 (151): WR Joe Reed, Virginia
Round 6 (186): S Alohi Gilman, Notre Dame
Round 7 (220): WR KJ Hill, Ohio State

1st Round: Herbert has all the arm talent in the world, but the mental aspects of the quarterback position still look like a work in progress. The “off” games against top competition are scary. He has shown elite play in the past, as much with his arm as with his legs, but it’s worth questioning why he didn’t take many steps forward after his sophomore season. PFF cannot get on board with this draft strategy. In addition, the Chargers traded picks No. 37 and 71 to the Patriots for pick No. 23 and the opportunity to draft Oklahoma off-ball linebacker Murray. His success at the next level is going to rely heavily on usage. He's a hunter in the middle of the field who will limit YAC and make plays in the opposing backfield.

Balance Of The Draft: Hill could end up being one of the steals of the 2020 NFL Draft. The former Ohio State receiver is a forgettable athlete, but he is a technician with a great release package and a knack for creating separation against better athletes. He dominated the competition at the Senior Bowl in the one-on-ones despite seeing very few reps against press with the Buckeyes ... Like Murray, Kelley will have a chance to play significant snaps right away

Steal Of The Draft: KJ Hill

Draft Grades: Playbook C

ESPN: B... PFF: C-... SI: B-... Composite: C+