2017 NFL Draft Redo: Re-Drafting the entire first round

7. Los Angeles Chargers: Eddie Jackson, S, Alabama

Original Pick: Mike Williams

Mike Williams really started to come on for the Los Angeles Chargers last season. The big and talented receiver proved himself to be a dynamic weapon in the red zone, catching 10 touchdowns on the year. That being said, with so much talent still on the board, he is not really under much consideration for the Chargers in this re-draft.

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Instead, we look to the defensive side of the ball. At number seven, the Chargers instead take free safety, Eddie Jackson.

Jackson was drafted in the fourth round (112th overall) by the Chicago Bears and has been a full-time starter through his first two seasons. Jackson was solid as a rookie but really exploded onto the scene last season.

Jackson finished 2018 with an impressive six interceptions and returned two of them for touchdowns. He was selected to the Pro Bowl and was named first-team All-Pro for his play on the field.

Simply put, Jackson is arguably the best coverage safety in the entire NFL. He is a tremendous playmaker on the back-end, showing great range and elite ball skills. The secondary is not a huge position of need for the Chargers, but Jackson would undoubtedly play a major role in their defense and is arguably the best player remaining on the board.