Jim Harbaugh explains why Chargers drafted Notre Dame's Joe Alt: 'When we talk ... about attacking on offense, offensive line is the tip of the spear.'
Malik Nabers would’ve been a Hollywood pick. The same with Rome Odunze, the other top receiver who was available. The Chargers went in another direction Thursday. Offensive tackle Joe Alt, whom they chose fifth overall in the NFL draft, was a trademark Jim Harbaugh selection. Harbaugh wants the Chargers to run the ball? Alt, who was measured at the combine at 6-foot-9 and 321 pounds, should allow them to do that.
Harbaugh’s group with the Chargers will have a former All-Pro in Rashawn Slater at left tackle and Alt on the right. Alt, who played exclusively as a left tackle in college, said he was open to a position change. “Whatever coaches want,” he said. Trey Pipkins III, who played right tackle last season, figures to move to guard. “We’re gonna play the best five that we have on the team,” Harbaugh said. “I would predict that there’s a spot for Pipkins.
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