10News.com

Sustain San Diego
Holiday Gift Guide Button
Sustain San Diego
10 News Leadership Award
San Diego Sports
E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters
Play Rec Sports
Looking for a softball team, a game of pickup hoops or just a partner for biking, hiking or swimming? Check out the local rec sports scene right here. More


San Diego Chargers 2009 Draft Preview

(Sports Network) - Interestingly, though the Chargers were able to keep LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles in the fold for 2009, running back remains a need for San Diego. Tomlinson is in apparent decline, and it's unlikely that the team views Sproles as a load-carrier for the long-term. Don't be shocked if GM A.J. Smith takes a long look at Knowshon Moreno (Georgia) and/or Beanie Wells (Ohio State). The other early possibilities are another body in the secondary, in particular someone who can cover, or a 3-4 end to replace the departed Igor Olshansky (Cowboys). With the team's seven second-day picks, some interior o-line help and a top-notch blocking fullback ought to be targets.

2008 Record: 8-8

First Pick: No. 16

Number of Selections: 8 (1, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7)

RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2008 - Antoine Cason (CB, Arizona); 2007 - Buster Davis (WR, LSU); 2006 - Antonio Cromartie (CB, Florida State); 2005 - Shawne Merriman (OLB, Maryland), Luis Castillo (DT, Northwestern); 2004 - Philip Rivers* (QB, North Carolina State); 2003 - Sammy Davis (CB, Texas A&M); 2002 - Quentin Jammer (CB, Texas); 2001 - LaDainian Tomlinson (RB, TCU); 2000 - none; 1999 - none; 1998 - Ryan Leaf (QB, Washington State); 1997 - none; 1996 - none; 1995 - none; 1994 - none; 1993 - Darrien Gordon (CB, Stanford); 1992 - Chris Mims (DE, Tennessee); 1991 - Stanley Richard (S, Texas); 1990 - Junior Seau (LB, USC).

*Originally drafted by N.Y. Giants, then traded to Chargers on draft day in exchange for San Diego first-round pick Eli Manning

Links We Like

Sponsored Content
If you’re feeling like you’re not doing what you’re supposed to, take this quiz and take control of your working destiny. More

Thinking of remodeling? You don't have to spend a lot to add home value. See how even small updates can reap big financial returns. More

Headache pain could be more than you think. Learn how to tell the difference between a migraine and a ministroke. More

Digestive problems such as cramping or diarrhea could signal irritable bowel syndrome. Learn more about IBS and how to control discomfort. More

Sponsored Links