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2018 NFL Draft: Los Angeles Chargers 7-round mock draft in November

By Derek Snyder

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 23: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 23: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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STILLWATER, OK – NOVEMBER 04: The Oklahoma Sooners gather on the field during warm ups before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 62-52. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
STILLWATER, OK – NOVEMBER 04: The Oklahoma Sooners gather on the field during warm ups before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 62-52. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /

Round 2: Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma

I still believe that the Chargers biggest need on offense is a long-term solution on the offensive line. Unfortunately for Los Angeles, their 2017 draft picks got hurt early in the year, but even when they do get healthy, the Bolts front office needs to go after Orlando Brown from Oklahoma.

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Standing at a whopping 6-8 and 345 pounds, it’s pretty clear that he could help the Chargers goal-line problems in 2018.

Take a look at what Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley had to say about Brown’s play in 2017 according to Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman:

"“He’s playing as well as he ever has,” Sooners coach Lincoln Riley said. “He’s playing dominant. He’s moving better than he ever has. He’s better in the run game that he’s ever been. Losing some of that weight and a little bit more quickness and explosion has really helped him in the run game. He’s playing at a high level.”"

The biggest problem with Brown heading into the offseason actually has nothing to do with his play on the field, it has everything to do with his rising stock. He could be one of the most-coveted offensive lineman in the country come April, which means the Chargers may not have a shot at drafting him in the second round.

However, if he does drop, then this would be a no-brainer for Los Angeles.

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