5th round
Casey Hayward has been one of the best defensive players in the NFL over the last several seasons but it stands to reason that the Chargers will add some cornerback depth in the 2020 Draft regardless.
The Seminoles’ Levonta Taylor has been used all over the team’s defensive backfield in his time in Tallahassee, and that versatility could prove valuable as a fifth-round selection. His overall production is a bit overwhelming, but Taylor was a highly-coveted prospect coming out of high school and still has plenty of athleticism to play at the NFL level.
A 2018 back injury remains the biggest blemish on his resume, but he could help the team in a nickel role after spending ’19 at safety for a very disappointing Florida State team.
6th round
Four-year starters on the offensive line are few and far between in college football but such is the case for Oregon’s Jake Hanson.
You can never have too much depth up front and even though Hanson won’t wow you athletically, his reliability and technique will ultimately give him a good shot to be drafted on Day 3. You feel much better about having a guy with as much experience as Hanson step in if the injury bug bites than you do a late-round “traits” prospect.
7th round
Seven rounds in, we have a quarterback!
Utah’s Tyler Huntley is an outstanding athlete who could develop nicely in the Los Angeles offense moving forward. He has plenty of arm strength but primarily excels as a runner. Given the way the NFL is a “copycat” league, the Chargers could look to use him in a similar gadget-type way similar to Taysom Hill with the Saints.
Also, pairing him with former teammate Zack Moss in the LA backfield would be a nice touch.