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Chargers' Day Three Draft Picks: Depth & Versatility

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The Chargers, led by GM Joe Hortiz, wrapped up day two of the draft by selecting Florida center Jake Slaughter and trading out of the third round to acquire four additional picks. Heading into the final four rounds, they have seven picks left, aiming to add versatile, scheme-fitting players who can grow into starters and ease pressure on their stars. Top targets still on the board include Miami corner Keiontae Scott, Ole Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris, Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley, Arizona State corner Keith Abney, Dukes Brian Parker, and Oklahomas Gracen Halton. Day three promises to be a depth-building bonanza, setting the Bolts up for contention without overreaching.

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Chargers' Day Three Draft Picks: Depth & Versatility

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Chargers' Day Three Draft Picks: Depth & Versatility. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 25th, the chargers wrapped Day 2 of the draft by grabbing Florida Center Jake Slotter at Pick 63 in the second round. They traded out of the third entirely, snagging four extra selections in the process. Now heading into the final four rounds, they've got seven picks left, three in the fourth, one in the fifth, and three in the sixth. General manager Joe Hortes pulled off those trade backs smartly, building on his track record of turning Day 3 gyms into instant contributors over. The past two years, that gives fans reason to trust he'll mine this hall for real roster depth across the board. Reactions from charger nation are buzzing with optimism, especially since these late picks could plug holes without big risks. It's all about adding versatile pieces that fit the scheme and grow into starters, easing pressure on the stars. Looking at top targets still on the board, keep an eye on Miami corner. Kionte Scott for Slotheed, Ole Miss defensive tackle Z Xavier and Harris despite.

1:00His off-field flags, Penn State Safety Zeki Wheatley, with his ball-hawking size, Arizona State Corner, Keith Abney II for his feisty picks. Duke's, Brian Parker II, as a swing lineman, and Oklahoma's Grayson Houghton for interior quickness, Day 3 shapes up as a depth building bonanza, setting the bolts up to stack talent and push toward contention without overreaching. Headwraps NFL News today brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.

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