Ryan Ramczyk. 8. player. 13. It’s about time the San Diego Chargers do something to protect quarterback Philip Rivers better. Rivers hasn’t have a franchise left tackle since Marcus McNeil retired back in 2011. He is one of the toughest quarterbacks in the NFL but you don’t want to test that every year.
<p>One wrong hit, twist or pull would have Rivers out and they don’t need that, as close as they are. The Chargers don’t have the greatest record this year but they are close to being a contender. They have a great defense now but they have so many guys hurt now, so they aren’t playing like they can.</p>
<p>And on offense, Melvin Gordon is injured but has become what the Chargers want him to be this year. Travis Benjamin has brought the speed element to the team and Hunter Henry is taking over at tight end. No. 1 receiver Keenan Allen will be back from injury so all the Chargers in is some pass-protection.</p>
<p>So at No. 8 overall, the Chargers select Ryan Ramczyk to protect his blind side. Ramczyk has been the most consistent left tackle prospect this year and was up to the challenge against LSU’s edge-rushers. With this pick, the Chargers get up from the bottom of the AFC West standings.</p>. OT. Wisconsin