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

By Derek Snyder

CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 03: Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball down field during the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at StubHub Center on December 3, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 03: Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball down field during the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at StubHub Center on December 3, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 02: Trajan Bandy #2 of the Miami Hurricanes looks on from the stands during warm ups before their game against the Clemson Tigers at the ACC Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 02: Trajan Bandy #2 of the Miami Hurricanes looks on from the stands during warm ups before their game against the Clemson Tigers at the ACC Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Round 6: RJ McIntosh, DL, Miami (FL)

As we addressed in the earlier rounds of this mock draft, getting as much talent as possible on the defensive line is crucial for Los Angeles. If they are to improve in stopping opposing offenses from running the football for 150 yards-plus per game, they must find players who can excel in their 3-4 defensive scheme. That said, R.J. McIntosh would be a solid choice for the Bolts in the sixth round.

Take a look at what McIntosh accomplished this year for the Hurricanes, courtesy of Miami’s athletics website:

"Has started all 12 games on defensive line and has been among Miami’s top defensive contributors Earned second-team All-ACC recognition Leads Miami with 12.5 tackles for loss Earned one ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week honor"

This late in the draft, getting players who’ve been key contributors on their teams is imperative. Not to mention, when their team has been as successful at the Hurricanes were in 2017, it becomes a great situation for both parties.

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