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Los Angeles Chargers Mock Draft: Bolts Trade for QB of the Future

By Garrett Woodlock

CARSON, CA - AUGUST 18: Philip Rivers #17 and Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers talk as they take the field during a presseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at StubHub Center on August 18, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - AUGUST 18: Philip Rivers #17 and Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers talk as they take the field during a presseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at StubHub Center on August 18, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 21: Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass as Jeffery Simmons #94 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 21: Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass as Jeffery Simmons #94 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

With just over 24 hours until the NFL draft, there are still unanswered questions. The Los Angeles Chargers will look to build for the future.

The Los Angeles Chargers are building momentum toward being legitimate Super Bowl contenders. How can they fortify their roster and build for the future in the 2019 NFL Draft?

Round 1 / Pick 28 – Jeffery Simmons, DL, Mississippi State

Jeffery Simmons is one of the most talented players in this draft.

A projected top 10 pick, Simmons will slip a bit in the draft due to a torn ACL in February. The Chargers selected defensive tackle Justin Jones in the third round of last years draft. Luckily for the Chargers, Jones showed that he was capable of being a starting defensive tackle for the time being.

At 6’4 301 pounds, Simmons has the size to be a staple in the Chargers’ defense for years to come. On top of being a great size for a prototypical, 4-3 defensive tackle, Simmons also displayed elite athletism for somebody his sie while at Mississippi State. Though Simmons is likely to miss significant time his rookie year, he has the potential to be a top tier defensive lineman down the road.

While the Chargers have other needs on their roster, such as offensive lineman or safety, Simmons is just a far too special prospect to pass up on at pick 28. Totaling 63 tackles with 18 for a loss, Simmons demonstrated dominance in his Junior year at Mississippi State. Though Simmons had some off the field issues while in college, those have all been cleared up, making his torn ACL the biggest red flag when it comes to Simmons.

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