Chargers Draft Prospect Significantly Higher Than Other RB's In Updated Rankings
Charger fans, we are less than a month away from the NFL draft, and a lot can happen between now and then. We are still amid free agency, and even though LA lost some players, the draft is the perfect place to find their replacements.
Many experts and pundits have created tons of big boards from the end of the college season till now. Many of them look similar, while others look a lot different, and that has to do with how they perform in the draft combine. Nonetheless, the top of many draft boards look similar, but this draft board looks notably different for one of the Chargers' draft prospects.
The Athletic released their NFL 2023 big board draft, and one of LA's main draft prospects, Texas running back Bijan Robinson, found himself going number seven overall to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bijan Robinson has been ranging from outside of the top 10 to the end of the first round. It's no secret that the Chargers will be looking for some depth on offense, especially in the running back position. Robinson could be that guy, but not if he falls to number seven.
LA currently holds the 21st overall pick in the 2023 draft, but there is a possibility that LA could trade down in the draft. However, if they have a chance to snag Robinson, then they must do so.
The 21-year-old back had a great career in the Lone-Star state; he ranks fourth all-time in Longhorn history with 3,410 rushing yards, 41 total touchdowns, and a unanimous All-American in his final season.
It won't be the end of the world if Bijan is taken before 21. However, it would be nice to have a reliable back who is capable of the workload, especially if LA's star running back, Austin Ekeler, is no longer a part of the team in 2023.
