San Diego Chargers Draft Picks 2010: From the Horse’s Mouth

The San Diego Chargers entered the 2010 draft targeting running back and defensive tackle as the greater needs. They exit the event with new names and faces to add to the roster, and we begin our assessment of whether those needs were met.

The Trade

The Bolts began the process with a first-round trade that allowed them to advance from the 28th position to select Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews at No. 12. Chosen in the upper echelon of the opening round, it’s safe to assume that Matthews is the heir apparent to Ladainian Tomlinson , or at least expected to be. I was originally soured by the selection, but after taking it all in, it isn’t as bad as first thought.

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