Dating back to their days in the AFL, the Chargers have selected just three quarterbacks in the first round. That’s slightly amazing considering how many first-round quarterbacks some other teams have taken, but it’s also another testament to just how valuable Philip Rivers was to the team.
Having a draft pick this high in a draft considered to be strong at the quarterback position to help convince Tom Telesco to pull the trigger. Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert are all expected to be taken in the top 10. Jordan Love could (and should) be considered a first-round pick as well.