San Diego Chargers (Last Year: 8-8)

2009 NFL Draft Grade:

I never would have guessed that the Chargers were considering Larry English. I like the pick, so that's the good news. The bad news is that the English selection probably means that San Diego isn't confident that Shawne Merriman can be 100 percent in 2009.

This was a typical solid draft by A.J. Smith. Smith, who clearly understands positional value, went front seven or offensive line - both of which were needs - with his first four picks. Taking Gartrell Johnson confused me a bit, but Smith found three solid values in the later rounds.

The only real problem I have with this draft is that San Diego didn't address the right tackle position, which is a spot they really needed to upgrade.

Grade give on 4/27/09: B