What scouts said about Chargers OL Jake Slaughter ahead of NFL draft
Most NFL scouts spoke highly of Chargers rookie Jake Slaughter ahead of the draft. Here's what three of them said.
Prior to the NFL draft, opinions were mixed but largely positive on Florida interior offensive lineman Jake Slaughter. Rather than circling back to the broad media consensus on the new Chargers offensive lineman, how did NFL evaluators feel about Slaughter? Go Long's Bob McGinn spoke with a few scouts ahead of the draft to get their opinions on Slaughter .
The first scout heaped high praise on Slaughter, highlighting his strengths. He’ll end up being a starter. Maybe fourth round.
When you look at all these centers in the league they’re mid-to-late (picks). He’s like that. He’s smart and he’s aggressive.
He can pass protect. Good enough athlete. He’s a bender.