The Chargers have concerns across their interior defensive line as Austin Johnson recovers from a fractured knee and MCL sprain, and Otito Ogbonnia continues to recover from a torn patella tendon. Both should be able to return in 2023, but it’s not a given Ogbonnia will be ready at the start of the season as patella tendon injuries can take an entire year to recover from and Otito’s injury occurred in November.
Selecting Scott Matlock out of Boise State looks like a great way to add some athletic depth to the interior line. Scott is an exceptional athlete for his size, stacking 296 pounds on a 6’4 frame, with extremely well rounded physical traits.