In January, when we looked at a broad survey of NFL mock drafts, we found that the Los Angeles Chargers were mocked a receiver about 34 percent of the time and an offensive lineman just 15 percent of the time. Brock Bowers, a tight end, was the most popular choice with 41 percent of mock drafts selecting the former Georgia Bulldog.
Since then, the Chargers hired Jim Harbaugh and traded Keenan Allen away to the Bears – signals that have changed how draft analysts have looked at the team. On one hand, the decision to trade Allen depleted an already depleted receiver corps now held up by Joshua Palmer and the hopeful revival of Quentin Johnston.