2016 NFL Mock Draft: Holiday Update
By Jon Dove
Dec 31, 2014; Atlanta , GA, USA; Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) prepares to block TCU Horned Frogs defensive tackle Terrell Lathan (90) during the first quarter in the 2014 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
3. San Diego Chargers (3-10)- Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
It’s been tough to watch the San Diego Chargers this year as they have put a poor product on the field. A lot of their issues can be blamed on the massive amount of injuries they suffered, but there are also bigger problems.
San Diego has spent the past few years doing patch work to the offensive line which has made it difficult to establish a running game and protect Philip Rivers. They have a lot of money tied up in Rivers and just used a 1st-round pick on running back Melvin Gordon which means they now have to fix the offensive line once and for all.
Ole Miss’s Laremy Tunsil is a special talent who is ready to contribute from day one. He’s a great athlete who excels at protecting the quarterback. Tunsil would represent an instant upgrade over King Dunlap who has a tendency to suffer lapses in pass protection.
The Chargers defense also needs work as they have struggled to generate a pass rush and hold up in the secondary. Ohio State’s Joey Bosa would be a potential fit if he’s still on the board when the Chargers pick.
Bosa is a disruptive player who can put pressure on the quarterback as well as support the run.
Next: No. 4 Baltimore