The Chargers still have starting spots at right tackle and right guard to fill, but getting quality depth pieces behind them is still imperative.
Los Angeles could be looking at former Southern offensive tackle Ja’Tyre Carter to be one of those guys, as he’s expected to meet with the team virtually, according to The Draft Network’s Justin Melo.
Carter made 37 starts for Jaguars, with all of them coming at left tackle. 2021 marked his most impressive season, as he allowed zero sacks across 11 games. He went on to play in the Reese’s Senior Bowl.
At 6-foot-3 and 311 pounds, Carter recently had an eye-popping Pro Day, having posted a 34.5-inch vertical, a 9-foot-3 broad jump, and a 5.02-second 40-yard dash.
Carter, a former basketball player, possesses the footwork, hands and power to hold his own in pass protection and in the run game. However, he is a candidate to be moved inside due to his shorter frame.
Nonetheless, Carter would supply a multi-positional backup for the Bolts.
He currently projects as a Round 5 or 6 selection.
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