And with the #16 Pick in the Arrowhead Pride Community Mock Draft, the San Diego Chargers Select...

LSU DE Tyson Jackson

Helmets with the pick...

Anyone who is making the huge plays for the Chargers, is getting pretty old, or has at least spent 4 or 5 years in the NFL. They really need to get some fresh talent, especially on defense. I wanted to take an offensive lineman here but with Oher gone I felt that Britton and Beatty were too much of a reach. Everyone says they are going to take a RB, but they have running backs. With the Chargers renegotiating LT’s contract, and bringing him back, they can focus this pick on the defensive side of the ball.

What we learned about the Chargers this year, is there defense is a one man wrecking crew and when Shawne Merriman doesn’t play the defense suffers extremely. AJ Smith said, "I believe defense wins championships. I've said that a number of years and I'll never deviate from it. But we have to find out how to stop passing assaults on this football team. We've gotta get off the field." The return of Shawne Merriman should help immensely, but they could use some work up front now that Igor Olshansky is in Dallas.

Tyson Jackson is one of those tailor-made 3-4 DE players who should start from day one. He’s got the size, strength, and experience that GM AJ Smith will love. Jackson is one of the best 3-4 DE prospect in the draft and would be a great fit in San Diego. He is not a great pass rusher but is an excellent fit as a DE where he can occupy blockers and push the pocket. Drafting Jackson and the return of Shawne Merriman, the Chargers defense will be vastly improved.

Previous pick: CB Malcolm Jenkins

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With Olshanksky leaving, I like this pick. I had to read up on Jackson because I didn't know much about him and he seems to be the best DE available.