After finishing a season with a 5-12 record, the Chargers are set to pick fifth in the upcoming draft. The new General Manager, Joe Hortiz, faces a crucial decision with this pick. He acknowledges the importance of selecting a player who can contribute immediately. However, he emphasizes that he’s keeping all options open for the Chargers’ first-round pick.
“It’s still early, and we haven’t received any calls yet because the draft is about a month away,” Hortiz stated. “But some teams have shown interest and are testing the waters. I’m willing to consider all possibilities for the draft. I’m not committed to any particular direction—whether it’s moving up, moving down, or staying put.”
Since the Chargers already have Justin Herbert as their quarterback, they might not be targeting a quarterback in this draft, especially with many quarterbacks expected to be drafted in the first round.
“It’s a strong year for quarterbacks,” Hortiz remarked. “There’s a lot of talent out there, and we might see six quarterbacks taken in the first round. It’s quite remarkable.”
Hortiz sees this as a unique opportunity for the Chargers, but he’s waiting to see how the draft unfolds before making any decisions.
