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Chargers draft pick Joe Alt following in his father's NFL footsteps
They were both first-round picks, this father and son, but the boy now will forever hold an advantage over the old man. Joe Alt was taken fifth overall by the Chargers on Thursday, four decades after John went 21st overall to the Kansas City Chiefs. “We’re a little competitive in our family,” John said, smiling. “So that will be one of the ‘gotchas,’ I’m sure.” The Chargers introduced their latest first-rounder Friday afternoon at their training facility in Costa Mesa, Joe Alt explaining that he...
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Hernández: Joe Alt fits Jim Harbaugh's 'competitors welcome' philosophy
Malik Nabers would’ve been a Hollywood pick. The same with Rome Odunze, the other top receiver who was available. The Chargers went in another direction Thursday. Offensive tackle Joe Alt, whom they chose fifth overall in the NFL draft, was a trademark Jim Harbaugh selection. Harbaugh wants the Chargers to run the ball? Alt, who was measured at the combine at 6 feet 9 and 321 pounds, should allow them to do that. Harbaugh wants to protect quarterback Justin Herbert? Alt, who was a two-time...
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Chargers Fans Disgusted With Jim Harbaugh For Drafting Joe Alt Over Malik Nabers
Chargers fans have been excited for the Jim Harbaugh era since the head coach took over the role after winning a national title with the Michigan Wolverines. Unfortunately, that tenure didn’t get off to the start many had hoped. Eager fans gathered ’round to watch Los Angeles make its first NFL Draft pick under Harbaugh’s […]