Chargers Trade Up, Snag Versatile Center Slaughter

0:00On April 25, Chargers pulled off a slick trade Friday night, swapping their 55th overall pick in the second round with the New England. Patriots for three selections, the 63rd, 131st, and 200 second picks, boosting their draft hall to seven total. They jumped right back in at 63rd and grabbed Jake Slotter, a center from the University of Florida, who started every game over his four. Slotter's got the versatility of the team craves, especially with their left guard spot wide open. He took reps there at the senior bowl and says he's ready to slide over and compete for a starting gig right away. During his chat with the Chargers, they clicked on schemes and schemes, and he's pumped to block for Justin Herbert, calling him one of the elite arms in the game. This lines up perfect with the new offensive coordinator's vision for athletic, flexible guards in a zone blocking attack. Slotters gearing up to, hit the field, and stack wins from day one. Stay locked in with NFL news today, AI powered updates.