Darkhouse Chargers WR Draft Target Impressed at Pro Day

It is well-known that the Chargers pretty much have their wide receiver slots filled with talent and veterans that have been there for numerous seasons now. It appears that their front office is targeting other positions such as running backs and offensive linemen in the draft for that very reason.

Selecting a running back became very likely when Austin Ekeler requested a trade at the beginning of free agency but it also must be remembered that he saw about 30% of his offensive possessions come from receptions. Therefore, the Bolts could look to target a young WR to give Justin Herbert yet another target to develop alongside him.

Ole Miss' Jonathan Bingo is beginning to make a name for himself here and he was looking solid at his recent Pro Day.

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Ole Miss had its Pro Day this morning. Zach Evans got to work out after having to miss drills at the NFL Combine, QB Jaxson Dart threw to Jonathan Mingo and teammates.

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Mingo suited up for 13 games in his final college season and played the best football we had seen from him yet. He recorded 861 yards, 51 receptions, and 5 touchdowns. The 21-year-old received the highest grade for his position by Pro Football Focus.

He has also been commended for his NFL-ready physique, athleticism, and ability to succeed in broken plays.

"Listed at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, Mingo has a well-proportioned frame with a muscular upper body and a dense lower half. This frame helps Mingo be an effective receiver in multiple ways. As a route-runner facing press coverage, Mingo has shown the ability to use his strength and quickness to play through defensive backs in press coverage and quickly get into his route. Once Mingo has the ball in his hands, he also uses his strength to become a difficult receiver to tackle for defensive backs."

(Via Draft Network)

As we get closer to the NFL draft, more unexpected names such as Mingo will be studied by the Chargers. They have already expressed that options will open up for them in the later rounds and no picks are set yet.