Instant analysis, grade of Chargers drafting LB Junior Colson

Travis Wakeman

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When Jim Harbaugh was hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, you knew he was going to look to bring in some guys from his days at Michigan. And why not, he won it all with those guys. Now, he has done just that. 

In the third round, with the No. 69 overall pick in the draft, the Chargers drafted Michigan linebacker Junior Colson. 

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Colson is a tackling machine, having racked up nearly 200 total tackles in his last two seasons at Michigan. At the NFL level, particularly playing for his college head coach, he could be the guy calling the plays on defense. Harbaugh loves the kid and he is going to be a great fit in a defense that needed a solid force in the middle. The Chargers may not have been able to find a better one. 

Chargers receive high mark for selection of Junior Colson

These guys liked the pick. 

 

For the Chargers to be able to land Colson at this spot was one of the better values of this entire draft so far. There is good reason to let out a cheer like that one. Great choice. 

Grade: A

Travis Wakeman

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Travis Wakeman has been covering the NFL since 2012 when he started with Bleacher Report. After reporting about the Broncos there until 2016, he joined the FanSided network as a site expert covering the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers while simultaneously covering the Broncos at Broncos Wire when that site launched. He then took over the Broncos site at FanSided in March 2020 and covered the team there until spring of 2024. A lifelong Broncos fan and fan of the game, Travis is filled with sometimes useless NFL knowledge, but it always serves him well in any trivia contest. You can follow him on Twitter/X @traviswakeman10.