The Chargers aimed to bolster their roster with impactful rookies in the 2024 class following significant offseason losses. Led by Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz, the team underwent a rebuilding phase that faced scrutiny but showed promise with their draft picks.
NFL.com’s Chad Reuter highlighted the Chargers’ strategic moves, predicting that their top offensive tackle pick, Joe Alt, will swiftly contribute.
Alt, chosen over a dynamic receiver prospect, is praised for his transition to the right side and touted as a pro-ready talent with the potential for long-term stability in his position.
Reuter also lauded the selection of linebacker Junior Colson, noting the ideal fit with Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. Colson’s familiarity with their system from Michigan positions him to excel immediately, expected to significantly impact the defense with his tackling ability and versatility.
With Colson poised to start from day one and supported by veteran Denzel Perryman, expectations are high for his rookie season, potentially challenging team records set by predecessors like Kenneth Murray.
