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2019 NFL mock draft: Drew Lock heads to Broncos

By Brad Weiss

COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers passes during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers passes during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – OCTOBER 27: Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers in action during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. Clemson won 59-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL – OCTOBER 27: Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers in action during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. Clemson won 59-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

. Defensive Tackle. Clemson. Dexter Lawrence. 28. player. 13

The Los Angeles Chargers were able to compile a 12-4 record in 2018, tying the Kansas City Chiefs for the best record in the AFC. Unfortunately, the Chiefs held the tiebreaker over the Chargers, and the Bolts were forced to settle for a Wild Card spot, despite dominating for most of the regular season.

When it comes to this roster heading into 2019, there is a lot to like, and they should be right back in the conversation of being the best team in the conference once again. Quarterback Philip Rivers continues to play at a high level, and he has the weapons around him for another monster season in 2019.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Chargers hit an absolute home run in the first round last year, adding Derwin James from Florida State, who would go on to be the AFC’s Defensive Rookie of the Year. In 2019, they should look to get better up front on defense, and Dexter Lawrence from Clemson would be a great find at No. 28.

Lawrence had to sit out the College Football Playoff due to a failed drug test, but it should not affect his status as a first round talent. The Chargers have elite players coming off the edge in Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa, so adding another strong body to the middle of the defensive line makes sense this late in round one.

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