The NFL Draft is just around the corner, and the Los Angeles Chargers are eyeing a new offensive weapon to add to their arsenal. Last year, they struck gold with Joe Alt and Ladd McConkey in their first two picks, and now they're on the hunt for McConkey's new partner in crime. The rookie receiver made quite the splash, leading the team in receiving yards, so finding someone to complement his style is top priority.
Rhett Lewis from NFL.com has unveiled his latest mock draft, and to no one's surprise, he has the Chargers snagging Michigan's tight end, Colston Loveland. This choice makes a lot of sense, especially given that Loveland's connection to Jim Harbaugh seems to have sparked a bit of offseason buzz.
Lewis comments, "The Jim Harbaugh/Michigan connection is obvious, but tight end is a need regardless -- and Loveland is well worth the pick at No. 22."
It's hard to argue with that. Loveland posted an impressive 582 yards and scored five touchdowns for the Wolverines last season, having honed his skills under Harbaugh in the past couple of years.
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Meanwhile, in Raider land, things are heating up. Lewis has them making a bold move, trading up with the Cleveland Browns to grab the versatile Travis Hunter from Colorado at No. 2 overall.
It's a risky move but one that might pay off big time. "I’ve never made a mock trade before this one, but we’ve never seen a player like Hunter, who registers as the draft's top prospect at both receiver and cornerback.
It just so happens that those two positions are two of the Raiders’ biggest needs, so they aggressively move up to secure a two-for-one with this pick." That's what we like to call a game-changer.
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Hunter, who snagged the prestigious Heisman trophy, is a standout talent famous for his prowess as both a wide receiver and cornerback. The real question is, can he juggle both roles in the NFL?
It sure looks that way. If the Raiders pull this off, they'd effectively add a double threat that's bound to give the AFC West plenty to worry about in the years ahead.
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