How does Chargers' draft impact Justin Herbert?
The Chargers did what they could.
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The big emphasis for me entering the NFL Draft for the Los Angeles Chargers was to bolster the offensive line for Justin Herbert. We've heard Jim Harbaugh speak at the owners' meeting a few weeks ago, stating that Mike McDaniel's scheme will help protect Herbert, but he needs the players to do that. In the draft, the Chargers took center Jake Slaughter in the second round, tackle Travis Burke in the fourth round, and guards Logan Taylor and Alex Harkey in the sixth round.
Is that enough? At least it is depth, with Slaughter, according to draft experts, set to potentially start in 2026. So, make of that what you will.
But have the Chargers done enough to protect Herbert? Time will tell. More: 1 Chiefs rumor that just won't go away Can Herbert lead Chargers to playoff success?