May 14, 2021; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater (70) during rookie minicamp at Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The LA Chargers somehow landed Rashawn Slater with the 13th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Slater was expected to go higher than the 13th overall pick and while it was the realistic best-case scenario, it is safe to say that not many expected Slater to fall to 13.
Slater will now man the left side of the offensive line as the team’s starting left tackle, that is, as long as they do not continue trying Trey Pipkins and try moving Rashawn Slater to guard.