One of the Chargers’ priorities this offseason is to add the necessary pieces to put Justin Herbert in a better position to succeed next season.
In NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah’s first mock draft, Los Angeles does that with the addition of Michigan tight end Colston Loveland with the No. 22 overall selection.
The Chargers need to give Justin Herbert more firepower. The coaching staff will be extremely familiar with what Loveland brings to the table.
This will continue to be a popular pairing throughout the pre-draft process. But one that makes too much sense.
Los Angeles hasn’t had a reliable pass-catching tight end since Huner Henry, and Loveland is familiar with head coach Jim Harbaugh from their time together at Michigan.
A run-heavy offense and poor quarterback limited Loveland this past season. Still, he has proven himself a reliable receiver, possessing the route-running chops, ball skills and contested catch ability.
