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Mel Kiper gives thumbs-up to Chargers' 2016 draft class

SAN DIEGO – With a difference-maker in the first round and a handful of role players selected throughout the draft, the San Diego Chargers' rookie class drew praise from ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. in his first conference call with reporters kicking off the 2017 draft season.

A surprise selection at No. 3 overall by San Diego, defensive end Joey Bosa is the signature piece of this year’s draft for the Chargers.