The Chargers will be looking to solidify the edge defender position this offseason.
With Uchenna Nwosu and Kyler Fackrell pending free agents, Joey Bosa and Chris Rumph II are the only two currently on the roster.
While Nwosu has earned a contract extension with the team, and the chances of him returning are relatively high, this is a league where you can’t have too many pass rushers.
Further, Los Angeles ranked 19th in pressure rate overall, and on third-and-longs, they ranked 25th in pressure rate, according to The Athletic’s Daniel Popper.
Should the Bolts choose to address the position in the draft, Michigan’s David Ojabo could be a target.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Ojabo said that he met with the Chargers, adding high praise for Bosa. “Joey Bosa is a great player, so I would love to be surrounded by greatness.”
Wreaking havoc opposite the potential No. 1 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson, Ojabo posted 11 sacks and five forced fumbles in his final season for the Wolverines.
While he needs to get stronger to consistently hold up against the run, Ojabo is long and flexible with explosiveness off the snap, lateral agility, and closing burst to get after the quarterback at a high level.
Now set to test in various drills on Saturday, look for Ojabo to show off his elite athleticism. Per The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, he is expected to run the 40 in the low 4.5s and vertical jump in the high 30s.
