Detroit Lions picked Hawaii linebacker Jahlani Tavai in the second round of the NFL draft, April 26, 2019. Our writers try to figure out why. Carlos Monarrez and Dave Birkett and Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press
Hawaii linebackers coach Mark Banker was watching Day 2 of the NFL draft last month when he was reminded of his time as an assistant coach with the San Diego Chargers.
Every year, it seemed, the Chargers made a draft pick or two that caught the network airing the draft off guard. The team would turn in its pick, there were no highlights to be played, and Chargers owners Alex Spanos would ask his son, Dean, ‘What the hell’s the story?