The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and teams are now reaping the rewards of their hard work. For the Los Angeles Chargers, it was a draft that blended old and new ways. Head coach Jim Harbaugh, in his first draft with the team, showed that he can adapt to the modern game while still sticking to his core philosophies.
The Chargers came into the draft with a big need at receiver, and they addressed that early in the second round by trading up to select Georgia’s Ladd McConkey. McConkey, a talented slot receiver, fell to the 34th overall pick and was a steal for the Chargers. Quarterback Justin Herbert should be thrilled to have McConkey on board.
But Harbaugh didn’t forget about his beloved offensive line. In the first round, the Chargers selected Notre Dame tackle Joe Alt, a player who will pair nicely with star left tackle Rashawn Slater. Harbaugh believes in building a strong offensive line, and he got two pieces to help achieve that goal.
The Chargers also took a chance on Michigan linebacker Junior Colson in the third round, a need pick for the team. Colson is a talented player who should contribute immediately.
While the Chargers had a strong draft, other teams were also busy making moves. The Miami Dolphins, for example, selected Houston Cougars tackle Patrick Paul in the second round. Paul is a talented player who should help the Dolphins’ offensive line.
In other draft news, BYU quarterback Kedon Slovis is still waiting to hear his name called. Slovis, who had a strong college career, is hoping to get a shot in the NFL. Meanwhile, other BYU players like linebacker Max Tooley, cornerback Eddie Heckard, and running back Aidan Robbins are hoping to get a chance as free agents.
The draft may be over, but the real work is just beginning for these teams. They’ll need to integrate their new players and get ready for the upcoming season. For now, though, it’s time to celebrate a successful draft.
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books
The Chargers’ draft was all about blending old and new ways. Harbaugh stuck to his core philosophies while also adapting to the modern game.
Jim Harbaugh is all smiles after a successful draft
The Dolphins also had a strong draft, selecting Patrick Paul in the second round.
Patrick Paul is headed to Miami
Kedon Slovis is still waiting to hear his name called, but he’s hoping to get a shot in the NFL.
Kedon Slovis is still waiting
The draft may be over, but the real work is just beginning.
The real work begins now
