San Diego Chargers 2009 NFL Draft Needs

Draft Needs of the San Diego Chargers

Offense: QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C
Defense: DT NT DE Hybrid DE/OLB OLB ILB FS SS CB
Special Teams: K P RS LS

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Picks by Round: 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, plus any compensatory picks that may be awarded.

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Chargers Draft Needs
Urgent: Drafting the understudy at nose tackle for Jamal Williams and a bookend offensive tackle for Marcus McNeil are urgent needs. Drafting an offensive tackle who can excel at both pass and run blocking would be a great boost to the Chargers' offensive line.

Strong: Drafting an outside linebacker in case Shawne Merriman signs elsewhere or does not heal properly is a strong need--especially since Jyles Tucker got injured leaving only Shaun Phillips and backups manning the two outside spots.

Moderate: Drafting another defensive end and another interior lineman would be helpful.

Nice to Have: Drafting best available players will help ensure depth in the future.

Wild Card: Will Merriman return and will he be healthy? Will running back Darren Sproles return. If not, how good of a backup will Jacob Hester be for LaDainian Tomlinson?

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Chargers Draft Board
First Round: B.J. Raji NT Boston College, William Beatty OT Connecticut

Third Round: Herman Johnson OG LSU, Fenuki Tupau OL Oregon, Alex Boone OT Ohio State

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